Popular anatomical terms in Costa Rica. Diversity that generates inaccuracies in medical terminology

Authors

  • Robinson Rodríguez Herrera Universidad Santa Paula, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT), San José, Costa Ric
  • Octavio Binvignat Gutiérrez Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Talca (UTAL), Talca, Chile
  • Ricardo Jorge Losardo Universidad del Salvador (USAL), Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/creaciencia.v14i1.13213

Keywords:

terms, anatomía, medical education, public health, communication, Costa Rica

Abstract

Anatomical terms used in popular speech in Costa Rica are described. This is the result of the meeting of the original civilizations of America with that of the Spanish conquerors; and they have survived for more than 500 years. The importance of the social and cultural position of the community that employs them is pointed out. The difficulty of interpretation that doctors and health professionals have when these individuals come to the consultation is highlighted. This negatively influences the preservation and recovery of health, both individual and public. The relevance of anatomical terms in
the communication of peoples and cultures.

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Author Biography

Ricardo Jorge Losardo, Universidad del Salvador (USAL), Buenos Aires, Argentina

Co-President of the Pan American Academy of Anatomy and Honorary President of the Pan American Anatomy Association

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Published

2022-02-02

How to Cite

Rodríguez Herrera, R. ., Binvignat Gutiérrez, O. ., & Losardo, . R. J. . (2022). Popular anatomical terms in Costa Rica. Diversity that generates inaccuracies in medical terminology. Revista Científica Crea Ciencia, 14(1), 77–85. https://doi.org/10.5377/creaciencia.v14i1.13213

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Research Articles

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