Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
ab
A
Away from
2
Q
ad
A
To; toward
(Mnemonic Device: ADvance toward your goal)
3
Q
Anti
A
Against
(Mnemonic Device: if you are antisocial, you are against engaging in social activities.)
4
Q
Apo
A
To the side of
5
Q
bi/di
A
Two
(Mnemonic Device: if a ring is DIcast, it is made of two metals.)
6
Q
Brevis
A
Short
(Mnemonic Device: brief)
7
Q
Ductor
A
Something that moves.
(Mnemonic Device: a conDUCTOR makes a train move.)
8
Q
Epi
A
On top of
9
Q
Externus
A
Outside
(Mnemonic Device: external)
10
Q
Internus
A
Inside
(Mnemonic Device: internal)
11
Q
Longissimus
A
Longest
(Mnemonic Device: “longissimus” is longer than the word “long”)
12
Q
Longus
A
Long
(Mnemonic Device: long)
13
Q
Maximus
A
Large
(Mnemonic Device: max)
14
Q
Medius
A
Medium
(Mnemonic Device: “Medius” and “medium” both begin with “med”)
15
Q
Minimus
A
Tiny, little
(Mnemonic Device: mini)
