Asthenic Body Habitus Quiz & Flashcards

What characteristics define a sthenic body habitus?

What is the build of a person with sthenic body habitus?

Which body habitus is considered the most difficult to classify?

In asthenic body habitus, where is the heart located?

What is the typical build of a person with asthenic body habitus?

What is a characteristic of the hypersthenic body habitus?

Where is the gallbladder located in hypersthenic body habitus?

Body Habitus Types

Sthenic
- Most prevalent body habitus type.
- Organ characteristics:
  - Heart: Moderately transverse.
  - Lungs: Moderate length.
  - Diaphragm: Positioned moderately high.
  - Stomach: Located in the high upper left region.
  - Colon: Evenly spread with a slight drop in transverse colon.
  - Gallbladder: Centrally located on the right side of the upper abdomen.
- Build: Moderately heavy.
Hyposthenic
- Represents a combination of sthenic and asthenic characteristics.
- Considered the most challenging body habitus to classify accurately.
Asthenic
- Organ characteristics:
  - Heart: Nearly vertical, situated at the midline.
  - Lungs: Long, with apices extending above the clavicles.
  - Diaphragm: Positioned low.
  - Stomach: Low and more medial.
  - Colon: Low and folds back on itself.
  - Gallbladder: Positioned low, near the midline.
- Build: Characterized as frail.
Hypersthenic
- Organ characteristics:
  - Heart: Axis is nearly transverse.
  - Lungs: Short, with apices at or near the clavicles.
  - Diaphragm: Positioned high.
  - Stomach: Located high in the abdomen.
  - Colon: Positioned around the periphery of the abdomen.
  - Gallbladder: Positioned high.
- Build: Described as massive.

Explore the various types of body habitus through comprehensive flashcards. This quiz covers definitions and characteristics of sthenic and hyposthenic body types. Test your knowledge on anatomical structures and their placement within different body habitus.