Anatomy Terminology Flashcards

Anatomical Terms Flashcards

• cost/o: Refers to ribs, essential in understanding the structure of the thoracic cavity.

• crani/o: Pertains to the cranium or skull, vital for protecting the brain and supporting facial structure.

• crista: Denotes a ridge, often found in various anatomical contexts such as bones or organs.

• -cyte: A suffix meaning 'cell', used in various biological terms to denote different types of cells.

• -desis: Indicates a surgical union or fixation, commonly used in orthopedic procedures.

• dextr/o: Refers to the right side, important in anatomical orientation and descriptions.

• disk: A pad of cartilage found between vertebrae, crucial for spinal health and mobility.

• -ectomy: A suffix meaning excision or removal, used in medical terminologies for surgical procedures.

• femor/o: Refers to the femur or thigh bone, a key component of the leg's skeletal structure.

• fibul/o: Pertains to the fibula, the smaller bone of the lower leg, significant for stability and movement.

• -gen: Means producing, often describing substances or agents that promote growth or development.

• -graphy: Refers to the process of producing a picture, significant in imaging techniques like X-rays.

• hemat/o: Relates to blood, an essential fluid in the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen.

• humer/o: Pertains to the humerus, the bone of the upper arm, crucial for arm mobility and strength.

• hy/o: Indicates a U-shaped structure, often referred to in anatomical and physiological contexts.

• -ic: A suffix meaning pertaining to, commonly used to describe conditions or processes in medicine.

• ili/o: Refers to the ilium, the largest part of the hip bone, important in the pelvis structure.

• inter: Means between, frequently used in anatomical terms to describe positions relative to other structures.

• ischi/o: Pertains to the ischium, a key bone of the pelvis that supports the body's weight while sitting.