Chapter 5 Objectives Flashcards
definition
Medical Terminology
foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral comm with collegues and other HCP
Explain the purpose of medical terminology
important for effective communication and documentation
Identify the 4 components of a medical term
- word root
- prefix
- suffix
- combining vowel
Identify the component of medical terminology
foundation of the word
word root
Identify the component of medical terminology
occurs before word root
prefix
Identify the component of medical terminology
occurs after the word root
suffix
Identify the component of medical terminology
a vowel that joins one or more root words to other components of the term
combining vowel
Directional Term
front surface of body
anterior (ventral)
Directional Term
back surface of body
posterior (dorsal)
Directional Term
refers to the patients ____ and ____
refers to the patients RIGHT and LEFT
Directional Terms
nearer to head
superior
Directional Terms
nearer to feet
inferior
Directional Terms
structures closer to trunk
proximal
Directional Terms
structures farther from trunk
distal
Directional Terms
closer to midline
medial
laying face down
prone
lying face up
supine
Fowler
Position of body
recovery position
