Category: S
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Subserous
Beneath the lining of closed body cavities. Located below a thin membrane, like the ones that line the joints.
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Subserosa
Tissue layer beneath the lining of closed body cavities.
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Subscapular
Under the shoulder blade. Below the shoulder blade, associated with the subscapular muscle.
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Subrostral
Any hooked or beaked structure.
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Subretinal
Beneath the retina.
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Subpulmonary
Below the lung.
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Subpubic
Below the pubic arch. Beneath the pubic arch, as a ligament, or performed beneath the pubic arch. Below the arch or joint of the pelvic region known as the pubic symphysis.
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Subpreputial
Below the foreskin.
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Subpontine
Below a bridge-like structure, or upper part of brain stem.
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Subpoena duces tecum
A writ directing delivery of documents. “Under penalty” plus “bring with you.” An order to appear in court (or at a deposition), and to bring specific documents within the possession or control of the person being subpoenaed. The hospital does not ordinarily permit medical records out of its custody; thus a medical record administrator (MRA)…