Medical Terminology Flashcards: Later/o - Viscer/o
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Medical Terminology Flashcards: Later/o - Viscer/o

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What does the term 'Later/o' mean?

  • Belly side of the body
  • Back, behind
  • Middle
  • Side (correct)
  • What does 'Lumb/o' refer to?

    Lower back (side and back between the ribs and the pelvis)

    Which term means 'Middle'?

  • Pelv/i
  • Vertebr/o
  • Medi/o (correct)
  • Nucle/o
  • What does 'Nucle/o' mean?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'Pelv/i'?

    <p>Pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Poster/o' refer to?

    <p>Back, behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Proxim/o' mean?

    <p>Nearest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sacrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Sarc/o' denote?

    <p>Flesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Spin/o' mean?

    <p>Spine, backbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Thel/o, theli/o' refer to?

    <p>Nipple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Thorac/o' indicate?

    <p>Chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Trache/o' refer to?

    <p>Trachea, windpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Umbilic/o' mean?

    <p>Navel, umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ventr/o' denote?

    <p>Belly side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Vertebr/o' refer to?

    <p>Vertebra(e), backbone(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Flashcards

    • Later/o: Refers to the side of the body, important for describing anatomical positions.

    • Lumb/o: Indicates the lower back area, specifically the region between the ribs and pelvis.

    • Medi/o: Denotes the middle or central part of the body, often used in anatomical and medical contexts.

    • Nucle/o: Relates to the nucleus, the central part of cells that contains genetic material.

    • Pelv/i: Refers to the pelvis, the bony structure located at the base of the spine, connecting the trunk and the lower limbs.

    • Poster/o: Means the back or behind, commonly used in anatomical terminology to describe location.

    • Proxim/o: Signifies the nearest part of a structure, especially in relation to another structure.

    • Sacr/o: Pertains to the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine.

    • Sarc/o: Relates to flesh, often used in terms concerning muscle and tissue.

    • Spin/o: Refers to the spine or backbone, essential for understanding spinal anatomy and related conditions.

    • Thel/o, theli/o: Denotes the nipple, relevant in topics relating to lactation and anatomy.

    • Thorac/o: Refers to the chest area, an important region for respiratory and cardiovascular anatomy.

    • Trache/o: Identifies the trachea or windpipe, a key structure in the respiratory system.

    • Umbilic/o: Refers to the navel or umbilicus, a significant point in human anatomy, often related to medical assessments.

    • Ventr/o: Indicates the belly side of the body, crucial for understanding anatomical orientation.

    • Vertebr/o: Relates to vertebrae or the backbone, fundamental for discussions on spinal structure and health.

    • Viscer/o: Refers to internal organs, essential in contexts concerning organ systems or overall health.

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    Explore essential medical terminology with these flashcards focused on the prefixes and suffixes from 'Later/o' to 'Viscer/o'. Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you strengthen your understanding of anatomical terms. Perfect for students in medical or healthcare fields.

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