Above
Above (əˈbʌv)
Above is a preposition, adverb, or adjective that is commonly used in the English language. In the medical field, it is often used to describe the location of body parts or conditions in relation to others.
Etymology
The term "above" originates from the Old English word "abufan," which is a combination of "a," meaning "on," and "bufan," meaning "over" or "above."
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "above" is used to describe the relative position of anatomical structures. For example, the heart is located above the diaphragm. It is also used in the context of medical conditions, such as "above-knee amputation," which refers to an amputation performed above the knee.
Related Terms
- Anatomical terms of location: These are standardized terms used in anatomy to describe the location of structures in an organism.
- Superior (anatomical term): This is a directional term used in anatomy to describe something being closer to the head or higher than another part of the body.
- Proximal: This term is used to describe a part of the body that is closer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.
- Cephalic: This term is used to refer to something that is located towards the head.
See Also
- Below: The opposite of above in anatomical terminology.
- Anatomical Terminology: The general language used by anatomists and health professionals to accurately describe the human body and its components.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Above
- Wikipedia's article - Above
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