Abajo
Abajo
Abajo (/ɑːˈbɑːhoʊ/; Spanish: [aˈbaxo]) is a term used in medical contexts, particularly in anatomy and physiology. It is derived from the Spanish word 'abajo', which translates to 'below' or 'underneath' in English.
Etymology
The term 'abajo' is of Spanish origin, where it is commonly used to denote a position that is lower or beneath another. In the medical field, it is often used to describe the relative position of anatomical structures.
Usage in Medical Context
In anatomy, 'abajo' is used to describe the position of an organ or structure that is located below or beneath another structure. For example, in the context of the human body, the liver is 'abajo' to the heart, meaning it is located below the heart.
In physiology, 'abajo' can refer to the direction of blood flow or the movement of substances within the body. For example, blood flows 'abajo' from the arteries to the veins, and food moves 'abajo' through the digestive system.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Liver: A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes.
- Heart: A hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
- Arteries: Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
- Veins: Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.
- Digestive system: The organs and glands in the body that are responsible for digestion.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abajo
- Wikipedia's article - Abajo
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