Anatomy Abbreviations Reference Chart

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Anatomy Abbreviations

This webpage serves as a valuable reference guide for common anatomy abbreviations used in healthcare and medical settings. Accurate communication of anatomical terms is essential for healthcare professionals, physicians, and students to discuss conditions, symptoms, and treatment plans effectively. Whether you're examining patient records, conducting medical assessments, or studying anatomy, this chart will assist you in interpreting and utilizing these anatomy abbreviations with precision. A clear understanding of these abbreviations is crucial for accurate diagnosis, patient care, and healthcare education.

Definition	Abbreviation
Abdomen	ABD
bilateral lower extremities	BLE
bilateral upper extremities	BUE
Both eyes	OU
Central Nervous System	CNS
cerebrospinal fluid	CSF
Common bile duct	CBD
Cranial Nerve	CN
Genitourinary	GU
Head circumference	HC
Left atrium	LA
Left eye	OS
Left lower extremity	LLE
Left lower quadrant	LLQ
Left upper extremity	LUE
Left upper quadrant	LUQ
Left upper/middle/lower lobe	LUL/LML/LLL
Left ventricle	LV
Peripheral nervous system	PNS
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation	PERRLA
Right atrium	RA
Right eye	OD
Right lower extremity	RLE
Right lower quadrant	RLQ
Right upper extremity	RUE
Right upper quadrant	RUQ
Right upper/middle/lower lobe	RUL/RML/RLL
Right ventricle	RV