med term chap 2

mediastinum

space between the lungs

peritoneum

double-folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity

pleura

double-folded membrane around the lungs

dorsum

posterior portion of the part (top of foot)

fowler’s

supine position with head above feet 45-60 degrees (sitting more upright)

mediolateral

going from midline to side

semi-fowler’s

supine with head above feet 30 degrees (leaning back more)

sim’s

lying with left leg extended and right partially flexed (for rectal exams and enemas)

trendelenburg

supine with head tilted down

lithotomy

supine with knees and hips flexed and thighs abducted and rotated internally (feet above head, need ankle supports)

plantar

bottom of foot

decubitus

patient is lying down and central ray is horizontal and parallel with the floor

oblique

rotating part so the coronal plane is not parallel with the image receptor

recumbent

lying down

proximal

close to trunk

distal

far from trunk

medial

near midline

lateral

away from midline

frontal/coronal

split body front and back

sagittal/lateral

split body left and right

transverse/axial

split body horizontally