| LAD | lactic acid dehydrogenase; left anterior descending [artery]; left axis deviation; leukocyte adhesio... |
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| lig | ligament; ligation |
| MCL | maximum containment laboratory; medial collateral ligament; midclavicular line; midcostal line; mini... |
| OALL | ossification of anterior longitudinal ligament |
| OPLL | ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament |
| proper palmar digital nerves | The palmar nerves of the digits of the hand derived from common palmar digital nerves; each nerve supplies a palmar quadrant of a digit and a part of the dorsal surface of the distal phalanx. Synonym: nervi digitales palmares proprii. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| short palmar muscle | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, ulnar side of central portion of the palmar aponeurosis; insertion, skin of ulnar side of hand; action, wrinkles skin on medial side of palm; nerve supply, ulnar. Synonym: musculus palmaris brevis, short palmar muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| superficial palmar (arterial) arch | The arterial arch in the hand located superficial to the long flexor tendons approximately at the level of a line extrapolated across the palm from the distal side of the outstretched thumb. It is formed principally by the termination of the superficial ulnar artery and is usually completed by a communication with the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery. The arch gives rise to the common palmar digital arteries. Synonym: arcus palmaris superficialis, arcus volaris superficialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| superficial palmar artery | <anatomy, artery> The superficial palmar branch of the radial artery which supplies the thenar muscles then enters the palm to communicate with the superficial palmar arch from the ulnar artery. Synonym: ramus palmaris superficialis arteriae radialis, superficial palmar artery, superficial volar artery, superficialis volae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| superficial palmar branch of radial artery | <anatomy, artery> The superficial palmar branch of the radial artery which supplies the thenar muscles then enters the palm to communicate with the superficial palmar arch from the ulnar artery. Synonym: ramus palmaris superficialis arteriae radialis, superficial palmar artery, superficial volar artery, superficialis volae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| superficial palmar venous arch | The venous arch accompanying the superficial palmar arterial arch it consists usually of paired venae comitantes and is drained by the superficial ulnar and radial veins. Synonym: arcus venosus palmaris superficialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lateral central palmar space | The more lateral (radial) of the central palmar spaces, bounded laterally by the thenar compartment; related distally to the synovial tendon sheath of the index finger and proximally to the common flexor sheath. Synonym: lateral midpalmar space. (05 Mar 2000) |
| long palmar muscle | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, medial epicondyle of humerus; insertion, flexor retinaculum of wrist and palmar fascia; action, makes palmar fascia tense and flexes the hand and forearm; is absent about 20% of the time; when tensed, its tendon stands out sharply at the wrist and overlies the median nerve; nerve supply, median. Synonym: musculus palmaris longus, long palmar muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior deep cervical lymph nodes | The lymph nodes near the larynx, trachea, and thyroid gland. Synonym: nodi lymphatici cervicales anteriores profundi. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rapture of the deep | See: nitrogen narcosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes | Small lymph nodes located deep to the parotid fascia and in front of the ear. Synonym: preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| skin-deep | Not deeper than the skin; hence, superficial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| small deep petrosal nerve | <anatomy, nerve> One of two sympathetic branches from the internal carotid plexus to the tympanic plexus. Synonym: nervus caroticotympanicus, small deep petrosal nerve. (05 Mar 2000) |
| superficial layer of deep cervical fascia | The part of the cervical fascia investing the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles and completely encircling the neck. Synonym: lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis, investing fascia, superficial layer of deep cervical fascia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| deep | 1. Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea. "The water where the brook is deep." (Shak) 2. Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep. "Shadowing squadrons deep." (Milton) "Safely in harbor Is the king's ship in the deep nook." (Shak) 3. Low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley. 4. Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot. "Speculations high or deep." (Milton) "A question deep almost as the mystery of life." (De Quincey) "O Lord, . . . Thy thought are very deep." (Ps. Xcii. 5) 5. Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning. "Deep clerks she dumbs." (Shak) 6. Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror. "Deep despair." . "Deep silence." . "Deep sleep." . "Deeper darkness." . "Their deep poverty." . "An attitude of deep respect." (Motley) 7. Strongly coloured; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson. 8. Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy. "The deep thunder." "The bass of heaven's deep organ." (Milton) 9. Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads. "The ways in that vale were very deep." (Clarendon) A deep line of operations, mourning complete and strongly marked, the garments being not only all black, but also composed of lusterless materials and of such fashion as is identified with mourning garments. Origin: OE. Dep, deop, AS. Deop; akin to D. Diep, G. Tief, Icel. Djpr, Sw. Diup, Dan. Dyb, Goth. Diups; fr. The root of E. Dip, dive. See Dip, Dive. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |