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Fundus – definition

Gall bladder – Fundus visible in upper part Click on image for an enlarged view anatomical term meaning of the part of organ furthest from its opening Latin

Ophthalmology

Ocular fundus

Ocular fundus (Normal) Click on image for an enlarged view Ocular fundus refers to the interior surface of the eye Fundus is an anatomical term meaning the part

Ophthalmology

Fluorescein staining (ophthalmology)

Intillation of fluorescein into the eye Fluorescein is a fluorescent dye that is used in ophthalmology for better visualisation of the eye during examination It is instilled into

Obstetrics

False Pelvis

Part of pelvis above the linea terminalis Obstetric function – support of gravid uterus during pregnancy

Medical mnemonics

Fever with rash – based on day of appearance of rash

Menmonic – Very Sick People Must Take Double Tablets This is decoded as follows: Fever with rash appearing on (approximately) Day 1 – Varicella Day 2 – Scarlet

Obstetrics

Modified Bishop's Score

Modified Bishop’s Score is a criterion that can be used as a prognostic index for the success of induction. It takes into consideration factors such as condition of

Acronyms

OTA – Acronym

Orthopedic Trauma Association

Cardiology

Pulsus paradoxus

It refers to the decrease in the systolic blood pressure by more than 10mm Hg during inspiration Seen in cardiac tamponade constrictive pericarditis obstructive pulmonary disease The reason

Cardiology

Inspiratory decrease in systolic blood pressure and pulse volume – Mechanism

The systolic blood pressure and pulse volume decreases during the inspiratory phase of respiration. Mechanism During inspiration there is increased venous return (due to negative intrathoracic pressure) right

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