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What does the term 'Later/o' mean?
What does the term 'Later/o' mean?
What does 'Lumb/o' refer to?
What does 'Lumb/o' refer to?
Lower back (side and back between the ribs and the pelvis)
Which term means 'Middle'?
Which term means 'Middle'?
What does 'Nucle/o' mean?
What does 'Nucle/o' mean?
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What is indicated by the term 'Pelv/i'?
What is indicated by the term 'Pelv/i'?
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What does 'Poster/o' refer to?
What does 'Poster/o' refer to?
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What does 'Proxim/o' mean?
What does 'Proxim/o' mean?
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What does the term 'Sacr/o' refer to?
What does the term 'Sacr/o' refer to?
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What does 'Sarc/o' denote?
What does 'Sarc/o' denote?
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What does 'Spin/o' mean?
What does 'Spin/o' mean?
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What does 'Thel/o, theli/o' refer to?
What does 'Thel/o, theli/o' refer to?
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What does 'Thorac/o' indicate?
What does 'Thorac/o' indicate?
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What does 'Trache/o' refer to?
What does 'Trache/o' refer to?
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What does 'Umbilic/o' mean?
What does 'Umbilic/o' mean?
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What does 'Ventr/o' denote?
What does 'Ventr/o' denote?
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What does 'Vertebr/o' refer to?
What does 'Vertebr/o' refer to?
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What does the term 'Viscer/o' refer to?
What does the term 'Viscer/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Later/o: Refers to the side of the body, important for describing anatomical positions.
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Lumb/o: Indicates the lower back area, specifically the region between the ribs and pelvis.
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Medi/o: Denotes the middle or central part of the body, often used in anatomical and medical contexts.
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Nucle/o: Relates to the nucleus, the central part of cells that contains genetic material.
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Pelv/i: Refers to the pelvis, the bony structure located at the base of the spine, connecting the trunk and the lower limbs.
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Poster/o: Means the back or behind, commonly used in anatomical terminology to describe location.
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Proxim/o: Signifies the nearest part of a structure, especially in relation to another structure.
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Sacr/o: Pertains to the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine.
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Sarc/o: Relates to flesh, often used in terms concerning muscle and tissue.
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Spin/o: Refers to the spine or backbone, essential for understanding spinal anatomy and related conditions.
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Thel/o, theli/o: Denotes the nipple, relevant in topics relating to lactation and anatomy.
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Thorac/o: Refers to the chest area, an important region for respiratory and cardiovascular anatomy.
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Trache/o: Identifies the trachea or windpipe, a key structure in the respiratory system.
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Umbilic/o: Refers to the navel or umbilicus, a significant point in human anatomy, often related to medical assessments.
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Ventr/o: Indicates the belly side of the body, crucial for understanding anatomical orientation.
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Vertebr/o: Relates to vertebrae or the backbone, fundamental for discussions on spinal structure and health.
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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.
