Chapter 2: Bone Structure and Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
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System/o
A
Body systems
2
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viscer/o, organ/o
A
Organs
3
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hist/o
A
tissues
4
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cyt/o, cellul/o
A
cells
5
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meta-
A
metabolism
6
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cata-
A
catabolism
7
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ana-
A
anabolism
8
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Apic/o
A
apex (pointed extremity of organ)
9
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Corpor/o, som/o, somat/o
A
Largest, most important part of organ (body)
10
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fund/o
A
Fundus (base, deepest part of organ)
11
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fornic/o
A
fornix (arched part of organ or structure)
12
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Abdominal
A
Relating to the stomach or abdomin
13
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Axillary
A
Relating to the armpit
14
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Coxal
A
Hip region
15
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Deltoid
A
Shoulder region
16
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Inguinal
A
Relating to the groin
17
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Mammary
A
Relating to the breasts
18
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Pelvic
A
Relating to the pelvis or pelvic girdle
19
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Sternal
A
Relating to the sternum
20
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Thoracic
A
Relating to the chest or thorax
21
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Umbilical
A
Relating to or affecting the navel or umbilical cord
22
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antecubital
A
relating to the crook of the elbow
23
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Crural
A
Relating to the thigh or leg
