Beneath
Beneath (bɪˈniːθ)
Beneath is a preposition or an adverb, often used in medical terminology to describe the location of an organ or tissue in relation to another structure in the body.
Etymology
The term "beneath" originates from the Old English word "beneothan", which is a combination of "be" (by) and "neoðan" (below).
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, "beneath" is used to indicate that a particular organ or tissue is located under another structure. For example, the skin is beneath the epidermis, or the heart is beneath the sternum.
Related Terms
- Inferior: A term used in anatomy to describe a position that is lower or below another part of the body. It is the opposite of superior.
- Subcutaneous: Literally means "beneath the skin". It refers to the tissue layer that lies immediately beneath the dermis of the skin.
- Sublingual: Refers to the area beneath the tongue.
- Submandibular: Pertains to the area beneath the mandible or lower jaw.
- Subdural: Refers to the space beneath the dura mater, one of the meningeal layers of the brain and spinal cord.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beneath
- Wikipedia's article - Beneath
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