Chapter 9

Anterior/ventral

at or toward the front of the body

deep

below the surface

distal

the part farthest from the center or from the point of the attachment

posterior/dorsal

at or toward the back of the body

inferior

below or lower than another part of the body

lateral

away from the midline at the side of the body/body aprt

medial

at or toward the middle of the body

proximal

part nearest to the center or to the point of the attatchment

superficial

on the surface

superior

above another structure

activites of daily living

ADL

adaptive device

Special tools or equipment designed to assist individuals in performing daily activities more independently.

aphasia

a language disorder affecting communication.

atrophy

The wasting away or decrease in size of a body part, often due to disuse or disease.

cognitive function

involves memory thinking ect

contracture

the lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle

dependent

relying on others for needs

dysphagia

difficulty in swallowing, which can occur due to various medical conditions.

dyspnea

difficulty or labored breathing

fever

elevated body temp

incontience

diffculty peeing

perineal

genital and anal areas

pressure injury

damage to skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure, often occurring in individuals with limited mobility.

stool

excreted feces

vital signs

temperature pulse blood pressure ect

voiding

emptying urine from the bladder