anatomical/basic medical terminology Flashcards
1
Q
which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
A
sagital/medial plane
2
Q
which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
A
coronal
3
Q
what position does “prone” describe?
A
a person lying face-down
4
Q
what position does “supine” describe?
A
a person lying face-up
5
Q
is your wrist inferior or superior to your elbow?
A
inferior
6
Q
are your toes proximal or distal to your knee?
A
distal
7
Q
“Gastr-“ refers to
A
the digestive system
8
Q
“Cardi-“ refers to
A
the heart
9
Q
“Cranio-“ refers to
A
the skull
10
Q
“Derma-“ refers to
A
the skin
11
Q
“Osteo-“ refers to
A
the bones
12
Q
“Haemat-“ refers to
A
blood
13
Q
“Bronch-“ refers to
A
the windpipe to lungs/respiratory system
14
Q
“Thoraco-“ refers to
A
the chest
15
Q
“Pleuro-“ refers to
A
the lungs/rib area
