Latin Terms Flashcards

1
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Sulcus

A

Groove, slight depression

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2
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Vertebralis

A

Relates to vertebra

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3
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Arcus

A

Anatomical structure resembling an arch or bent bow

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4
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Posterior

A

Rear

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5
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Anterior

A

Frontal

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6
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Tuberculum

A

Small round protrusion, small nodule

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7
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Facies

A

Face, surface

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8
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Articlaris

A

Relates to a joint

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9
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Foramen

A

Passage or opening

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10
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Transversus

A

Lying across long axis of the body

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11
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Processus

A

Projection/ outgrowth of bone or tissue

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12
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Fovea

A

Natural depression on body

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13
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Condylus

A

Round articular surface at extremity of bone

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14
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Occipitalis

A

Relates to occipital bone

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15
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Magnum

A

Larger in size of 2 similar sructures

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16
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Crista

A

Bony ridge

17
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Linea

A

Long, narrow strip distinguished by texture

18
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Fossa

A

Depression, pit

19
Q

Hypoglossi

A

Relates to 12th cranial nerve - Nervus hypoglossus

20
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Jugularis

A

Relates to neck or throat

21
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Incisura

A

Indentation of edge of bone

22
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Sinus

A

Cavity within a bone

23
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Dorsum

A

Back of the body

24
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Corticus

A

Carotid artery

25
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Fissura

A

Natural deep cleft