2 - body surface terms Flashcards
abdomin/o + -al
pertaining to the abdomen
ante- + cubit/o + -al
pertaining to the front of the elbow
axillary
underarm area
brachi/o + -al
pertaining to the arm
cervic/o + -al
pertaining to the neck
crani/o + -al
pertaining to the skull
femor/o + -al
pertaining to the femur/thigh
genit/o + -al
pertaining to the genitals
glute/o + -al
pertaining to the buttocks
inguin/o + -al
pertaining to the groin
lower extremity
the entire leg
nas/o + -al
pertaining to the nose
orbit/o + -al
pertaining to the eye socket
or/o + -al
pertaining to the mouth
ot/o + -ic
pertaining to the ear
palmar
the palm of the hand
patell/o + -ar
pertaining to the kneecap
pelv/o + -ic
pertaining to the pelvis
plantar
the sole of the foot
popliteal
the area behind the knee
stern/o + -al
pertaining to the sternum
scapula/o + -ar
pertaining to the shoulder blade
thorac/o + -ic
pertaining to the chest/lungs
trunk
the torso; excluding limbs
umbilical
the region around the navel
upper extremity
the entire arm
vertebr/o + -al
pertaining to the spine