Health Science Dors/o-Poster/o Flashcards

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What does the term 'dors/o' refer to?

Side of the body

Front portion of the body

Middle of the body

Back portion of the body (correct)

What does 'dorsal' mean?

Pertaining to the back portion of the body

What is the meaning of 'hist/o'?

Tissue

Define 'histology'.

Study of the tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ili/o' refer to?

Ilium (part of the pelvic bone) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'iliac'?

Pertaining to the ilium Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inguin/o' refer to?

Groin Signup and view all the answers

Define 'inguinal'.

Pertaining to the groin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kary/o' mean?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'karyotype'?

Picture of the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'later/o' refer to?

Side Signup and view all the answers

Define 'lateral'.

Pertaining to the side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lumb/o' refer to?

Lower back (side and back between the ribs) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'lumbosacral'?

Pertaining to the lower back and sacrum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'medi/o' mean?

Middle Signup and view all the answers

Define 'medial'.

Pertaining to the middle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nucle/o' refer to?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nucleic' mean?

Pertaining to the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pelv/o' refer to?

Hip, pelvic cavity Signup and view all the answers

Define 'pelvic'.

Pertaining to the pelvic cavity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'poster/o' mean?

Back, behind Signup and view all the answers

What is 'posterior'?

Pertaining to the back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fx' stand for?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does 'H&P' refer to?

History & physical Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hx' stand for?

History Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rx' refer to?

Treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does 's/s' stand for?

Signs & symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OA' stand for?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

dors/o refers to the back portion of the body, a key term in anatomical orientation.
dorsal describes anything pertaining to the back portion of the body, emphasizing its position.

hist/o denotes tissue, a fundamental concept in biology and medicine.
histology is the study of tissues, essential for understanding cellular structures and functions.

Pelvic Anatomy

ili/o indicates the ilium, which is a part of the pelvic bone that contributes to bodily structure.
iliac signifies anything related to the ilium, often used in medical descriptions of pelvic conditions.

Groin Region Terms

inguin/o refers to the groin, an important anatomical area with significant clinical relevance.
inguinal describes anything pertaining to the groin area, often involved in discussions about hernias.

kary/o signifies nucleus, a vital component of cells, containing genetic material.
karyotype refers to a picture of the nucleus, typically used in genetic studies to examine chromosome structures.

Side and Lateral Terms

later/o indicates the side, suggesting directionality relevant in anatomical positioning.
lateral describes anything pertaining to the side, frequently used to specify locations in the body.

lumb/o denotes the lower back, covering the side and back areas between the ribs.
lumbosacral pertains to both the lower back and the sacrum, important in discussions about spine health.

Central Body Orientation

medi/o signifies the middle, key in defining anatomical positions.
medial refers to anything pertaining to the middle, often used to describe body structures closer to the midline.

Nucleus Terminology

nucle/o represents nucleus, reinforcing its critical biological function.
nucleic is a term describing anything relating to the nucleus, often referencing components like nucleic acids.

Pelvic and Hip Terms

pelv/o indicates the hip or pelvic cavity, vital in understanding the lower body’s structure.
pelvic describes anything pertaining to the pelvic cavity, significant for health assessments and treatments.

Posterior Terminology

poster/o relates to the back or behind, important for directional terminology in anatomy.
posterior pertains to the back, utilized in clinical contexts to describe location or orientation.

Medical Abbreviations and Terminology

Fx stands for fracture, a common medical condition related to bone injuries.
H&P indicates history & physical, a critical component of patient evaluations.
Hx means history, typically referencing a patient’s medical background.
Rx signifies treatment, used in prescriptions and healthcare plans.
s/s refers to signs & symptoms, essential in diagnostic terminology.
OA denotes osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease prevalent in clinical discussions.

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Description

This quiz includes flashcards focused on terms related to the back portion of the body in health science. It covers essential vocabulary such as 'dors/o', 'hist/o', and relevant concepts like histology and iliac anatomy. Test your knowledge and understanding of these key terms and their definitions.