MA-Ch1 MedTermsCont.

Angina

chest pain

Acute

new, urgent, sudden

Chronic

ongoing, long-term

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

stroke

Edema

swelling

CT scan

CAT scan

Cryotherapy

freezing off

• like warts

Abdomen

stomach

GERD

heartburn/ acid reflux

Phalanges

fingers, toes

Vertigo

dizziness

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

blood clot

osteoarthritis

wear and tear arthritis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Lou Gehrigs disease

Anatomical position

body standing upright, face forward, arms at sides, palms forward, and toes pointing ahead

Dorsal recumbent

lying on back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor

• common for pelvic or urinary exams

Fowler position

sitting upright with back at a 60-90 angle

• used for respiratory distress or post-surgical recovery

• high fowlers is 90

Semi-fowler position

sitting with the back at a 45° angle

• common for comfort and easier breathing

Anterior

towards front of the body

• ventral

Posterior

towards back of the body

• dorsal

Superior

above, toward the head

Inferior

below, towards the feet

Medial

close to midline of the body

Lateral

further from mid-line, towards the sides

Superficial

near surface of the body

Deep

fat from surface, internal

Proximal

closer to body’s torso/trunk or point of attachment

Distal

farther from body’s torso/trunk or point of attachment

Dextrad

towards right side of body

Sinistrad

towards left side of body