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Which of the following sets of nouns contains terms exclusively belonging to the first declension?
Which of the following sets of nouns contains terms exclusively belonging to the first declension?
- sulcus, ala, fossa, ductus
- collum, spina, sulcus, uvula
- spina, uvula, tunica, ala (correct)
- spina, sulcus, uvula, tunica
Which noun belongs to the fifth declension?
Which noun belongs to the fifth declension?
- gingiva
- collum
- facies (correct)
- sinus
If 'angulus, i m' means angle, which of the following best describes its dictionary entry form?
If 'angulus, i m' means angle, which of the following best describes its dictionary entry form?
- angulus, is, f
- angulus, us, n
- angulus, i, m (correct)
- anguli, i, m
Which of the following transcriptions is correct for the word 'thymus'?
Which of the following transcriptions is correct for the word 'thymus'?
Given that 'superficies' means surface, which option correctly shows its dictionary form, stem, and declension?
Given that 'superficies' means surface, which option correctly shows its dictionary form, stem, and declension?
If 'apertura' means opening, which of the following provides the correct dictionary form and declension?
If 'apertura' means opening, which of the following provides the correct dictionary form and declension?
Which of the following correctly translates 'lingua' and provides its dictionary form?
Which of the following correctly translates 'lingua' and provides its dictionary form?
Match the Latin term to its correct English equivalent: 'Periosteum'.
Match the Latin term to its correct English equivalent: 'Periosteum'.
In Latin medical terminology, what is the primary function of the Genetivus case when used in conjunction with the Nominativus?
In Latin medical terminology, what is the primary function of the Genetivus case when used in conjunction with the Nominativus?
A student encounters the Latin noun 'foramen, foraminis n'. Which component indicates the word's declension?
A student encounters the Latin noun 'foramen, foraminis n'. Which component indicates the word's declension?
Why is identifying the base of a Latin noun important in medical terminology?
Why is identifying the base of a Latin noun important in medical terminology?
If a Latin noun's dictionary form is given as 'manus, us f', what does 'us' indicate?
If a Latin noun's dictionary form is given as 'manus, us f', what does 'us' indicate?
Which of the following is an accurate representation of the dictionary form of a Latin noun?
Which of the following is an accurate representation of the dictionary form of a Latin noun?
Considering the declension endings provided, which declension includes nouns that can be masculine, feminine, or neuter?
Considering the declension endings provided, which declension includes nouns that can be masculine, feminine, or neuter?
A medical term includes the phrase 'processus styloidei'. Knowing that 'processus' is nominative singular, what case is 'styloidei', and what does it indicate?
A medical term includes the phrase 'processus styloidei'. Knowing that 'processus' is nominative singular, what case is 'styloidei', and what does it indicate?
How would you determine the base of the Latin noun 'caput, capitis n'?
How would you determine the base of the Latin noun 'caput, capitis n'?
Which of the following terms refers to a 'hollow' or 'depression' in anatomical Latin?
Which of the following terms refers to a 'hollow' or 'depression' in anatomical Latin?
Which of the provided Latin terms directly translates to 'collar-bone' in English?
Which of the provided Latin terms directly translates to 'collar-bone' in English?
Which of these Latin terms describes the 'elbow process'?
Which of these Latin terms describes the 'elbow process'?
Which of the following 2nd declension Latin words is of the neuter gender?
Which of the following 2nd declension Latin words is of the neuter gender?
A medical student is studying a structure that creates a partition. Which Latin term would most accurately describe this structure?
A medical student is studying a structure that creates a partition. Which Latin term would most accurately describe this structure?
Which of the listed terms refers to ‘the vault of the skull’?
Which of the listed terms refers to ‘the vault of the skull’?
In anatomical terms, which Latin word corresponds to 'lower jaw'?
In anatomical terms, which Latin word corresponds to 'lower jaw'?
If a structure is described as having a 'ledge' or 'elevation', which Latin term would be appropriate?
If a structure is described as having a 'ledge' or 'elevation', which Latin term would be appropriate?
A doctor is examining an X-ray showing a fracture in the 'radial bone'. Which Latin term should she use in her notes?
A doctor is examining an X-ray showing a fracture in the 'radial bone'. Which Latin term should she use in her notes?
Which of the following terms describes a 'passage' or 'way through' a structure?
Which of the following terms describes a 'passage' or 'way through' a structure?
In a discussion about the layers of the skin, which Latin term would be used to refer to a single 'layer'?
In a discussion about the layers of the skin, which Latin term would be used to refer to a single 'layer'?
During a dissection, a structure resembling a 'fold' is observed. Which Latin term best describes this?
During a dissection, a structure resembling a 'fold' is observed. Which Latin term best describes this?
Which of the following terms defines the spongy substance of bones?
Which of the following terms defines the spongy substance of bones?
A surgeon is about to repair a torn ligament. Which Latin term accurately describes the tissue he will be operating on?
A surgeon is about to repair a torn ligament. Which Latin term accurately describes the tissue he will be operating on?
In descriptions of spatial relationships in anatomy, which Latin term indicates 'space'?
In descriptions of spatial relationships in anatomy, which Latin term indicates 'space'?
Flashcards
Anatomical Term
Anatomical Term
A one-word anatomical term, functioning as a noun.
Genus (Gender) in Latin Nouns
Genus (Gender) in Latin Nouns
Masculine (m), Feminine (f), and Neuter (n).
Numerus (Number)
Numerus (Number)
Singular and Plural.
Cases of Latin Nouns (casus)
Cases of Latin Nouns (casus)
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Nominativus and Genetivus
Nominativus and Genetivus
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Latin Noun Declensions
Latin Noun Declensions
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Dictionary Form of Latin Noun
Dictionary Form of Latin Noun
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Basis of a Latin Noun
Basis of a Latin Noun
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First Declension Nouns
First Declension Nouns
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Second Declension Nouns
Second Declension Nouns
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Fourth Declension Nouns
Fourth Declension Nouns
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Fifth Declension Nouns
Fifth Declension Nouns
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Fossa
Fossa
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Meatus
Meatus
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Septum
Septum
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Stratum
Stratum
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Spatium
Spatium
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Fibra
Fibra
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Brachium
Brachium
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Species
Species
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Genu
Genu
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Sinus
Sinus
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Condylus
Condylus
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Dorsum
Dorsum
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Processus
Processus
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Valvula
Valvula
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Clavicula
Clavicula
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Study Notes
- Nouns in Latin share the same categories as in Russian.
Genus (Gender)
- Masculinum (m) denotes masculine gender.
- Femininum (f) denotes feminine gender.
- Neutrum (n) denotes neuter gender.
Numerus (Number)
- Singularis denotes singular number.
- Pluralis denotes plural number.
- Latin uses a declension system with six cases (casus).
Cases (Casus)
- Nominativus: Nominative (who? what?).
- Genetivus: Genitive (who? what?).
- Dativus: Dative (to whom? what?).
- Accusativus: Accusative (who? what?).
- Ablativus: Ablative (by whom? by what?).
- Vocativus: Vocative.
- Nominativus (nominative case) and Genetivus (genitive case) are used in medical terminology for naming objects and phenomena.
- Nominativus is for naming an object (basis base).
- Genetivus characterizes the named object (basis cranii base of the skull).
- Latin nouns are distributed into 5 declensions, differing in case endings.
Declensions
- 1st Declension: Nom. -a (f), Gen. -ae.
- 2nd Declension: Nom. -us (m), Gen. -i; Nom. -um (n), Gen. -i.
- 3rd Declension: Nom. varies (mfn), Gen. -is.
- 4th Declension: Nom. -us (m), Gen. -us; Nom. -u (n), Gen. -us.
- 5th Declension: Nom. -es (f), Gen. -ei.
Dictionary Form of a Latin Noun
- Includes the Nominativus singularis form (nominative singular case).
- Includes the ending Genetivus singularis (genitive singular).
- Includes the letter designation of the genus (m, f, n).
- Examples: homo, inis m man; maxilla, ae f upper jaw; cavum, i n cavity.
- The basis of the noun is determined by the Genetivus singularis (genitive singular).
- Discard the ending characteristic of each declension.
- Distinguishing the basis of a word is necessary to correctly change it by numbers and cases.
- It is also important when composing a verbose medical term and forming derivative words.
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