Chapter 5- The Body As a Whole Flashcards
Ana-
Upward, excessive or again
The constant internal environment that is naturally maintained in the body.
Homeostasis
-plasia
Development or formation of tissue
Anter/o
Anterior, nearer to or toward the front; ventral
Poster/o
Posterior, nearer to or toward the back; dorsal
Ventr/o
Ventral, belly side
Dors/o
Dorsal, directed toward or situated on the back side.
Medi/o
Medial, median, middle or nearer the middle
Later/o
Lateral, toward the side
Super/o
Superior, uppermost or above
Infer/o
Inferior, lowermost or below
Proxim/o
Proximal, nearer the origin or point of attachment
Dist/o
Distal, far or distant for the point of origin or point of attachment
Cephal/o
Cephalad, toward the head
Caud/o
Caudal, toward the tail
Intern/o
Internal, inside, within
Extern/o
External, outside
Frontal/coronal plane
Divides the body into front and back portions
Transverse plane
Divides the body into upper and lower portions
Sagittal plane
Divides the body into right and left sides
Describes a person who is lying facedown
Prone
Describes a person who is able to walk
Ambulant
Describes a person who is lying on their back
Supine
Lying down
Recumbent