Chapter 5 Medical terminology Flashcards
compound
a word fromed from two or more whole words
root
the foundation of a word that is not a word that can stand on its own
combining form
a word root with an added vowel that can be joined with other words, roots, or suffixes to form a new word
prefix
word part added to the beginning of a root or word to modify or qualifying its meaning
suffix
word part added to the end of a root or word to complete its meaning
midline
and an imaginary line is drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left clavicle
medial
toward the midline of the body
lateral
to the side away from the midline of the body
bilateral
on both sides
unilateral
on one side
midaxillary line
a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
anterior
the front of the body or body part
posterior
the back of the body or body part
ventral
referring to the front of the body
dorsal
referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot
superior
toward the head
inferior
away from the head, usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
proximal
closer to the torso
distal
farther away from the torso
torso
the trunk of the body or the body without the head and the extremities
palmar
referring to the palm of the hand
plantar
referring to the sole of the foot
midclavicular line
the line through the center of each clavicle
abdominal quadrants
four divisions of the abdomen are used to pinpoint the location of pain or injury, RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
supine
lying on the back
prone
lying on the stomach
recovery position
lying on the side
fowler position
a sitting position
