Ch 2.1 Planes/Cavities/Root Words

Question 1

Root Word

Answer 1

The base of the word. Can stand alone, and holds the fundamental meaning. A word can have more than 1 root. Combining vowels are attached to link it to the suffix or another root word using /o or /i. Ex:
Blephar/o = eyelid
Derm/o = skin
Hem/o, Hemat/o = blood

Question 2

Prefix

Answer 2

The beginning of a word, provides its meaning, location, time, or number. Ex:
Ab- = away from
Ad- = toward, near
Ante- = before
Poly- = many, much

Question 3

Suffix

Answer 3

The end of a word indicating procedure, condition, disorder, or disease. Ex:
-centesis = puncture, tap
-desis = binding, fusion
-ectomy = excision, surgical removal
-tripsy = crushing

Question 4

Cranial cavity

Answer 4

Space inside the skull that holds the brain

Question 5

Spinal cavity

Answer 5

Space in the spinal column containing the spinal cord

Question 6

Thoracic cavity

Answer 6

Space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, and thymus

Question 7

Abdominal cavity

Answer 7

Space containing the lowest part of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and ureters.

Question 8

Pelvic cavity

Answer 8

Space containing urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the large intestine, and rectum.