Terminology And Taxonomy Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the plural of -us?
-i
What is the plural of -a?
-ae
What is the plural of -um?
-a
What is the plural of -is?
-es
What are the three kinds of joints?
Fibrous, cartilaginous (primary and secondary) and synovial
Where does superior refer to for humans?
Towards head
Where does inferior refer to in humans?
Towards feet
Where does anterior/ventral refer to in humans?
Towards he front (abdomen)
Where does posterior/dorsal refer to in humans?
Towards the back
Where does medial refer to in humans?
Towards the midline
Where does lateral refer to in human?
Away from midline
Where does proximal refer to in humans (limbs)?
Closer to body
Where does distal refer to in humans (limbs)?
Further from body
Where does palmar refer to in humans?
Palm side
Where does plantar refer to in humans?
Sole of foot
where does the coronal plane cut?
Down the centre of the body into anterior and posterior portions
Where does the sagittal plane cut?
Down the midline
Where does the transverse plane cut?
Horizontally into superior and inferior
Where does carnal refer to in non-humans?
Towards front/head
Where does caudal refer to in non-humans?
Towards tail
Where does dorsal refer to in non-humans?
Towards vertebral column (dorsal fin)
Where does ventral refer to in non-humans?
Towards stomach
What are the taxonomic ranks?
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species
From where do the Latin species names derive?
The genus and species
