Box
Box (medical term)
Box (pronounced: /bɒks/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English box, which originally referred to a container or receptacle. In medical terminology, it often refers to a conceptual space or compartment within the body.
Etymology
The term "box" comes from the Old English box, which referred to a container or receptacle. The term was later adopted into medical terminology to describe conceptual spaces or compartments within the body.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, "box" is often used to describe a conceptual space or compartment within the body. For example, the term "pelvic box" refers to the space within the pelvis that contains the reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum. Similarly, the "thoracic box" refers to the space within the thorax that contains the heart and lungs.
Related Terms
- Pelvis: The lower part of the torso, between the abdomen and the legs. The pelvic box contains the reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum.
- Thorax: The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen. The thoracic box contains the heart and lungs.
- Abdomen: The part of the body that contains the digestive organs. In medical terminology, it is sometimes referred to as the "abdominal box".
- Cranium: The part of the skull that encloses the brain. In medical terminology, it is sometimes referred to as the "cranial box".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Box
- Wikipedia's article - Box
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