Basic Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
the increase in the angle of a joint
A
extension
2
Q
plane that divides the body into right and left section
A
sagittal
3
Q
the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
A
coronal
4
Q
dense, fibrous, outer-protective covering of a bone except at the joint surface
A
periosteum
5
Q
an accessory bone that sometimes forms near joints in areas of stress
A
sesamoid
6
Q
the patient is thin, thorax is long, and diaphragm low
A
hypostenic
7
Q
osteo
A
bone
8
Q
peri
A
outer
9
Q
epi
A
above
10
Q
cardio
A
heart
11
Q
costo
A
rib
12
Q
nephro
A
kidney
13
Q
hepato
A
liver
14
Q
very porous, spongy bone tissue that appears darker on film
A
cancellous
15
Q
top surface of the foot
A
dorsal
