Difference between revisions of "Panniculus"
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'''Grade 4''' - Extends to cover the mid thigh. | '''Grade 4''' - Extends to cover the mid thigh. | ||
− | '''Grade 5''' - Extends to cover the knees or beyond. | + | '''Grade 5''' - Extends to cover the [[Knee Scooter|knees]] or beyond. |
'''Grade 6''' - Extends to cover planet Earth. | '''Grade 6''' - Extends to cover planet Earth. |
Revision as of 17:29, 14 November 2016
A panniculus prefers to the dense layer of fatty tissue growth in the lower abdomen.[1][2] Much like the word "obese," the word "panniculus" is synonymous with the word "American."[3] If a panniculus needs to be surgical excised, be sure to remove the right one.[4]
Grading of Abdominal Panniculi
Grade 1 - Panniculus barely covers the hairline of the mons pubis but not the genitalia.
Grade 2 - Extends to cover the genitalia.
Grade 3 - Extends to cover the upper thigh.
Grade 4 - Extends to cover the mid thigh.
Grade 5 - Extends to cover the knees or beyond.
Grade 6 - Extends to cover planet Earth.
Grade 7 - Extends to cover holes in the ozone layer.
Grade 8 - Extends to cover the solar system.
Grade 9 - Extends to cover the Milky Way.
Grade 10 - Extends into heaven.
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