Sunday, May 19, 2024, 4:14 AM
Site: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC
Course: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC (SEREMS LMS)
Glossary: SEREMS ETT Glossary
L
LacerationA cut or tear in the skin and/or the underlying tissue. |
LarynxThe voicebox; the opening of the trachea. The epiglottis covers this opening, protecting the airway from solids and liquids. The larynx is also responsible for speech and singing. |
Lateral"Lateral"
is a comparison word that means farther from the midline, or middle of the
body. |