Anatomical terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What have anatomists created so that confusion isn’t caused between languages and cultures
A
Official index of anatomical terminology
2
Q
What is the official index of anatomical terminology
A
This is when all anatomists use the same terminology in every language
3
Q
What is it called when we name parts after people
A
Eponyms
4
Q
Example of a use of eponyms
A
Achillies tendon
5
Q
What is the standard language
A
Latin
6
Q
What languages are most terms in
A
Greek and English
