Growing evidence of the adaptive (what scientists call âplasticâ) capabilities of the older brain provide hope that people may be able to do things to sustain good brain function as they age. A variety of interacting factors, such as lifestyle, overall health, environment, and genetics also may play a role.
Body habitus, or simply habitus, is a medical term for âphysiqueâ or âbody type.â A wide range of factors can determine body type, and medical professionals often make a note of a patient's habitus on his or her chart as part of a general reference to provide information about the patient's history.
The capitate bone of the wrist is the largest or head bone in that part. Cubital-This adjective, derived from cubitus meaning elbow, now refers to that region of the upper limb. The Latin stem word is the verb cubare = to lie down. The connection is through the Roman habit of reclining on the elbow, even while eating. Concubine has a similar etymology in which con-is a prefix meaning with, and again the verb cubare. Thus, a concubine is someone with whom you lie down. You will also learn that the medically used terms dorsal and ventral decubitus mean, respectively, lying down with the face up and face down.