Auscultation

the act of listening to body sounds, typically with a stethoscope, to assess various organs throughout the body

Bruit

an abnormal sound or murmur heard on auscultation of an organ, vessel (such as carotid artery), or gland

Clubbing

abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges associated with cyanotic heart disease or advanced chronic pulmonary disease

Colonoscopy

procedure in which a fiber optic scope is used to examine the large intestine

Electrocardiogram

a graphic record of electrical conduction throughout the heart Emphysema, pathological accumulation of air in the alveoli, which results in alveolar destruction and overall oxygen deprivation; in the lungs, the bronchioles become plugged with mucous and lose elasticity

Gait

manner of style of walking

Hematopoiesis

the formation and development of blood cells in the red bone marrow

Intercellular

term referring the the area between cells

intracellular

term referring to the area within the cell membrane

Manipulation

movement or exercising of a body part by means of externally applied force Mastication, chewing

Supine Position

Used to exams of breasts/abdominal organs. Lying flat on the table, with legs together, hands at sides of body.

Prone Position

Examination of the spine/back. On the stomach, head to one side, hands underneath the head, gown open in back

Dorsal Recumbent Position

Used for digital vaginal or rectal exams. Gown is opened in the front. both feet should be flat on the table, knees flexed

Lithotomy Position

Pap smears. On back, legs flexed on abdomen, feet in stirrups, thighs apart. Gown open in back.

Sim's Position

Examination/treatment of the rectal area & enemas. Turned on left side, right leg drawn up high & forward, left arm along back and chest forward. Gown open in back

Knee-Chest Position

Rectal exams, proctologic exams and occasionally a sigmoidoscopy. Hands folded under head, chest down to the table, knees separated. gown open in the back

Semi-Fowler's Position

Used with respiratory or cardiovascular problems. On back, head elevated to a 45⁹ angle

Fowler's Position

Used for exams of the head, neck and upper body. Patients who have a hard time breathing in the supine position may find this more comfortable

Trendelenburg Position

Used for abdominal surgeries, incase of shock, or low blood pressure.