Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
What is the anatomical prefix for above/excessive/superior?
Supra
What is the anatomical prefix for same/equal?
Iso-
What is the anatomical prefix for across/through?
Trans-
What is the anatomical prefix for many/much?
Poly-
What is the anatomical suffix for head?
-ceps
What is the anatomical prefix for muscle?
My/o
What is the anatomical prefix for cartilage?
Chondr/o
What is the anatomical prefix for joint?
Arthr/o
What is the anatomical prefix for below/under?
Infra-
What is the anatomical prefix for bone?
Oste/o
What is the anatomical prefix for nerve?
Neur/o
What is the anatomical prefix for head?
Cephal/o
What is the anatomical prefix for vertebrae?
Spondyl/o
What is anatomical position?
The point of reference for movement. Involves standing, feet parallel, arms hanging at sides, palms forward, fingers pointing straight at the floor, and face directed forwards.
What is the anatomical prefix for between?
Inter-
What is the anatomical prefix for tail?
Caud/o