Health Science Dors/o-Poster/o Flashcards

Anatomical Terms Related to the Back and Body Regions

• 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.

Tissue-Related Terms

• 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.

Nucleus-Related Terms

• 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.

Lower Back and Related Terms

• 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.