Anatomy Basics

Question 1

Nahsilbe

Answer 1

Suffix - comes at the end of a Word and usually describes a Condition, Diseases or Procedures.
ZB: Arthritis - “itis” means inflammation. Therefore Word means inflammation of a joint

Question 2

Vorsilbe

Answer 2

Prefix - comes at the beginning of a word and usually describes Location, Size, Number or Time.
ZB: Hypodermic - “Hypo” means below, therefore word meaning below he skin

Question 3

Basis

Answer 3

Beschreibt häufig Organe, Gewebe oder Zustand
ZB: Hypertonie (Bluthochdruck) - Präfix: “Hyper” hoch/über
Basis: “tonie” druck

Question 4

Anterior (or ventral)

Answer 4

describes the front or direction toward the front of the body.
The toes are anterior to the foot.

Question 5

Posterior (or dorsal)

Answer 5

describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella.

Question 6

Cranial (or superior)

Answer 6

describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The orbits are superior to the oris

Question 7

Caudal (or inferior)

Answer 7

describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail (in humans, the coccyx, or lowest part of the spinal column). The pelvis is inferior to the abdomen

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

describes the side or direction toward the side of the body. The thumb (pollex) is lateral to the digits.

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body. The hallux is the medial toe.

Question 10

Proximal

Answer 10

describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The brachium is proximal to the antebrachium.

Question 11

Distal

Answer 11

describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The crus (lower leg aka ankle) is distal to the femur.

Question 12

Dexter

Answer 12

Right Дясно

Question 13

Sinister

Answer 13

Left ляво