Questions and Answers
What does the term 'cerebr/o' refer to?
What is the definition of 'cerebell/o'?
cerebellum
What does 'lob/o' mean?
lobe
What is the meaning of 'cephal/o'?
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What does 'crani/o' refer to?
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What does 'mening/o, meningi/o' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'dur/o'?
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What is the meaning of 'neur/o'?
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What does 'gangli/o' mean?
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What does 'myel/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Brain and Nervous System Roots
- cerebr/o, encephal/o: Refers to the brain, integral in processing sensory information and coordinating movement.
- cerebell/o: Pertains to the cerebellum, a region of the brain responsible for balance and coordination.
Brain Structure Components
- lob/o: Indicates a lobe, a division of the brain that segments different functional areas.
- cephal/o: Relates to the head, encompassing the upper part of the body that houses the brain and sensory organs.
- crani/o: Signifies the skull, the bony structure that encases and protects the brain.
Protective Layers
- mening/o, meningi/o: Denotes the meninges, protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
- dur/o: Refers to the dura mater, the outermost layer of the meninges that provides an additional layer of protection.
Nerve and Spinal Components
- neur/o: Represents nerves, which transmit signals throughout the body for communication between the brain and other parts.
- gangli/o: Indicates a nerve bundle, a collection of nerve cell bodies that facilitate signaling within the nervous system.
- myel/o: Refers to the spinal cord and bone marrow, essential for transmitting neural signals and producing blood cells, respectively.
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