Abbreviations
po
per os (by mouth)
<
less than
coronal
front to back
System that protects the vital organs
Skeletal
adrenal
above kidneys
q
every
%
percent
transverse
top and bottom
system responsible for breathing
Respiratory
pancreas
retroperitoneal space
RLQ
right lower quadrant
>
greater than
sagittal
left and right
System that sends commands to the adrenal glands
Nervous system
thryoid
neck
ROM
range of motion
X2
times 2
anatomic position
standing upright, arms at your side, palms facing out
The system that maintains normal body temperature
Integumentary system
pituitary
base of skull
ETOH
negative
midsagittal
left and right/equal halves
the system that processes food to nourish individual cells
Digestive System
ovaries
pelvis