Body Structure: Medical Terms Flashcards

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What does the term 'abdominal' pertain to?

The back

The abdomen (correct)

The pelvis

The chest

What does the term 'abdominopelvic' refer to?

Pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis (correct)

Pertaining to the back

Pertaining to the head

Pertaining to the heart

What does it mean if something is described as 'acquired'?

Developed after birth

What does 'anatomical' refer to?

Pertaining to the structure of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'anterior'?

Pertaining to the front Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anterolateral' mean?

In front and to the side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anteroposterior' mean?

From front to back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caudad' mean?

Toward the tail Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cephalad' indicate?

Toward the head Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cephalic' mean?

Pertaining to the head Signup and view all the answers

What does 'congenital' mean?

Present at birth, born with Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contraindicated' mean?

Not recommended Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'cytometer'?

Instrument for measuring and counting cells Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deep' mean in a medical context?

Toward the center, internal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distal' mean?

Farthest from the point of origin or attachment Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'endoscope'?

Instrument to view an inner body structure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'endoscopy' refer to?

Visual examination of inner body structure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epigastric' mean?

On or upon the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gastric' pertain to?

Pertaining to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'histologist'?

Specialist in the study of tissues Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'inferior' refer to?

Pertaining to below or lower than another structure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inguinal' pertain to?

Pertaining to the groin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lateral' mean?

Pertaining to the side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'localized' mean?

In one area Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lumbar' refer to?

Pertaining to the lower back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'medial' mean?

Pertaining to the middle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pelvic' pertain to?

Pertaining to the pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'periumbilical' mean?

Pertaining to the area around the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'physiological' refer to?

Pertaining to the function of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'posterior' mean?

Pertaining to the back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'posteroanterior' refer to?

From back to front Signup and view all the answers

What does 'posterolateral' mean?

Behind and to the side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prone' refer to?

Laying face down Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proximal' mean?

Nearest to the point of origin or attachment Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'radiograph'?

X-ray image Signup and view all the answers

What does 'radiology' refer to?

Study of radiation or x-rays Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superficial' mean?

Near the surface, external Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superior' mean?

Pertaining to above another structure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supine' mean?

Laying face upward Signup and view all the answers

What does 'systemic' refer to?

Pertaining to the entire body Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thoracic' pertain to?

Pertaining to the chest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'umbilical' mean?

Pertaining to the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abdominal: Refers to the area of the abdomen.
Abdominopelvic: Pertains to both the abdomen and pelvis, integrating their anatomical structures.
Acquired: Describes a condition or trait that develops after birth, as opposed to being present at birth.
Anatomical: Relates to the structure and arrangement of the body's components.
Anterior: Indicates the front part of the body.
Anterolateral: Located in front and to the side of a given anatomical reference.
Anteroposterior: Describes direction from front to back, important for understanding bodily orientation.
Caudad: Refers to a position that is directed toward the tail end of the body.
Cephalad: Means toward the head; commonly used in anatomical descriptions.
Cephalic: Relates specifically to the head area.
Congenital: Pertains to conditions or features present from birth, important in medical diagnoses.
Contraindicated: Refers to certain actions or treatments that are not recommended due to risk factors.
Cytometer: An instrument used for measuring and counting cells; essential in laboratory settings.
Deep: Indicates a position that is toward the center or internal part of the body.
Distal: Describes a location that is farthest from a given point of origin or attachment.
Endoscope: A device for visualizing inner body structures, playing a crucial role in diagnostic procedures.
Endoscopy: The procedure involving visual examination of internal body parts using an endoscope.
Epigastric: Refers to the region on or above the stomach, often discussed in medical evaluations.
Gastric: Pertains specifically to the stomach and its functions.
Histologist: A specialist focused on the microscopic study of tissues; significant in pathology.
Inferior: Describes a position that is lower than another structure, often used in anatomical descriptions.
Inguinal: Refers to the groin area; important in both anatomy and clinical diagnoses.
Lateral: Indicates a position away from the midline of the body; contrasts with medial.
Localized: Describes conditions or symptoms that are confined to one specific area of the body.
Lumbar: Pertaining to the lower back region; significant in discussions of back pain or injury.
Medial: Relates to the middle position of the body; opposite of lateral.
Pelvic: Refers to the pelvic cavity and associated structures; important for understanding reproductive and urinary anatomy.
Periumbilical: Describes the area surrounding the umbilicus (navel); often important in abdominal examinations.
Physiological: Refers to the functions of the body and its systems, crucial for understanding bodily processes.
Posterior: Indicates the back part of the body; frequently used in anatomical terminology.
Posteroanterior: Describes a direction from the back of the body to the front; relevant in imaging and anatomy.
Posterolateral: Indicates a position that is behind and to the side of a given reference point.
Prone: Refers to the position of lying face down; relevant in physical examinations.
Proximal: Describes a part that is nearest to the point of origin or attachment; opposite of distal.
Radiograph: An image produced by x-rays, essential for diagnostic imaging.
Radiology: The medical field that focuses on the study and application of imaging techniques, including x-rays.
Superficial: Indicates a position that is near the surface of the body; contrasted with deep.
Superior: Refers to a position that is above another structure; important in anatomical orientation.
Supine: Describes the position of lying face upward; often used in clinical settings.
Systemic: Pertaining to the body as a whole, often relating to general health or widespread medical issues.
Thoracic: Refers to the chest area, important for respiratory and cardiovascular health.
Umbilical: Pertaining to the area around the navel or umbilicus, significant in abdominal assessments.

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Test your knowledge of essential medical terms related to body structure with these flashcards. Each card features a word commonly used in anatomy along with its definition. Perfect for students in health sciences or anyone looking to improve their medical vocabulary.