Chapter 2: Word parts of the Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the combining form “Cephal/o” mean?
A
Head.
2
Q
What does the combining form “Cerebell/o” mean?
A
Cerebellum.
3
Q
What does the combining form “Cerebr/o” mean?
A
Cerebrum.
4
Q
What does the combining form “Encephal/o” mean?
A
Brain.
5
Q
What does the combining form “Gli/o” mean?
A
Glial cell.
6
Q
What does the combining form “Mening/o” or “Meningi/o” mean?
A
Meninges.
7
Q
What does the combining form “Myel/o” mean?
A
Spinal Cord.
8
Q
What does the combining form “Neur/o” mean?
A
Nerve.
9
Q
What does the combining form “Poli/o” mean?
A
Gray matter of brain and spinal cord.
10
Q
What does the combining form “Psych/o” mean?
A
Mind.
