Category: Nursing Terminologies

The Sagittal Plane (Lateral Plane) is a vertical plane running from front to back. It divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sides. It is

The Frontal plane, also known as the coronal or longitudinal plane, is an imaginary line that runs vertically through the body, separating the anterior and posterior portions. It's perpendicular to

Reflective practice is a cognitive skill that helps nurses learn from their experiences and improve patient care. It requires a conscious effort to look at a situation with an awareness

Rigor mortis is a recognizable sign of death characterized by stiffening of the muscles of the corpse. It is the fourth stage of death. It is caused by chemical changes

The lateral recumbent position, also known as the lateral decubitus position, or the lateral position, is described as side-lying, wherein the person lies either on their left or right side

Carcinoma is a cancer that develops from epithelial cells of the skin or the lining of the internal organs. The word was derived from Greek: καρκίνωμα (karkinoma), which means "sore, ulcer,

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the shoulder that carries movement and sensory signals from the spinal cord to the arms and hands. It is a bundle

Ampulla of Vater, also known as the hepatopancreatic ampulla or hepatopancreatic duct, is the small opening that enters into the first portion of the small intestine—the duodenum. The ampulla of