Chapter 2 - Anatomical Terms Part 2

Question 1

Ec- or ecto-

Answer 1

Outside or out of something

Question 2

Ex- or Exo-

Answer 2

Outside or Away From (ex: Exoskeleton = outside skeleton of insects)

Question 3

Endo-

Answer 3

Within or in (endometrium = inside layer of the uterus

Question 4

Epi-

Answer 4

Upon or sometimes outer (epidural space in spine is outside the dura layer around the spinal cord)

Question 5

Tele- or telo-

Answer 5

End (the word telegraph means to send a message from one end to the other)

Question 6

Ante-

Answer 6

Before (can refer to time or physical position. The antenatal period in pregnancy is “before” the natal time, which is the time of birth itself

Question 7

Pre- or pro-

Answer 7

In front of or before

Question 8

Post-

Answer 8

After or behind