13/09/2025
The image illustrates the parts of a syringe, a medical device used to inject or withdraw fluids. Syringes are essential tools in healthcare for administering medications, vaccines, and drawing blood. The diagram highlights both the barrel-plunger mechanism and the needle components:
Thumb Rest – The flat area where the thumb is placed to push the plunger.
Plunger – A piston-like part that moves inside the barrel to draw in or push out fluid.
Finger Flang – Projections where fingers rest to stabilize the syringe during use.
Barrel – The transparent tube that holds the fluid, marked with graduations for accurate measurement.
Graduations – The scale marked on the barrel to measure the fluid dosage.
Plunger Dosage Line – Indicates the exact level of the fluid inside.
Luer Locker – A connector that securely attaches the needle to the syringe.
Fluid Path – The channel through which liquid flows from the syringe to the needle.
Needle Components:
Hub – The base that attaches the needle to the syringe.
Shaft – The long, thin tube of the needle that penetrates the skin.
Lumen – The hollow interior of the needle through which fluid passes.
Bevel – The angled tip of the needle designed for smooth skin entry.
Needle Protective Cover – A cap that keeps the needle sterile before use.
This structure ensures safe, accurate, and sterile delivery of medications or withdrawal of fluids, making it a vital instrument in medicine.