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  2. Anatomical terminology - Wikipedia

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    Just as maps are normally oriented with north at the top, the standard body "map", or anatomical position, is that of the body standing upright, with the feet at shoulder width and parallel, toes forward. The upper limbs are held out to each side, and the palms of the hands face forward. [1] Using the standard anatomical position reduces confusion.

  3. Anatomical terms of location - Wikipedia

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    Several other terms are also used to describe location. These terms are not used to form the fixed axes. Terms include: Axial (from Latin axis 'axle'): around the central axis of the organism or the extremity. Two related terms, "abaxial" and "adaxial", refer to locations away from and toward the central axis of an organism, respectively

  4. Surgical incision - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] It is commonly used in Caesarian section [5] and for abdominal hysterectomy for benign disease. In the classic Pfannenstiel incision, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are incised transversally, but the linea alba is opened vertically. Chevron incision – This incision is a cut made on the abdomen below the rib cage.

  5. Pfannenstiel incision - Wikipedia

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    A Pfannenstiel incision for a caesarian section closed with surgical staples.The superior aspect of mons pubis and pubic hair are seen at bottom of the image.. A Pfannenstiel incision / ˈ f ɑː n ɪ n ʃ t iː l /, Kerr incision, Pfannenstiel-Kerr incision [1] or pubic incision is a type of abdominal surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen.

  6. List of surgical procedures - Wikipedia

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    bi- : two, from the Latin prefix *bi, meaning "two". colono- : related to large intestine colon, from the latin cōlon, "clause [of a poem]", itself from the Greek κωλον, cōlon, "clause, member, part" colpo- : related to the vagina, from the Ancient Greek κόλπος, cólpos, meaning "hollow space", but also a synonym for "womb"

  7. Lower segment Caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    Is: Supra-umbilical incision Im: Median incision IM: Maylard incision IP: Pfannenstiel incision. A lower (uterine) segment caesarean section (LSCS) is the most commonly used type of caesarean section. [1] Most commonly, a baby is delivered by making a transverse incision in the lower uterine segment, above the attachment of the urinary bladder ...

  8. Carpal tunnel surgery - Wikipedia

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    There are a few ways to determine where the incision can be placed. One of the ways is to make an incision over the carpal tunnel where it lines up with the 3rd web space of the hand. The other way is to bring the ring finger down and where that lays is where the incision can be made. [16] The length of the skin incision varies but typically is ...

  9. Incision and drainage - Wikipedia

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    It is performed by treating the area with an antiseptic, such as iodine-based solution, and then making a small incision to puncture the skin using a sterile instrument such as a sharp needle or a pointed scalpel. This allows the pus to escape by draining out through the incision.