Commonly Used Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
More to the front
2
Q
Inferior
A
Lower
3
Q
Posterior
A
More to the rear
4
Q
Major
A
Bigger
5
Q
Minor
A
Smaller
6
Q
Proximal
A
Nearest to the point of attachment, centre of the body or point of reference
7
Q
Distal
A
Farthest from the centre of origin
8
Q
Caput
A
The head
The chief extremity of an organ
9
Q
Sinciput
A
Half of the head
The fore and upper part of the skull
Upper half of the skull
10
Q
Occiput
A
Back part of the head
11
Q
Pediculosis
A
Infestation with lice
12
Q
Lingua
A
Tongue
Language
13
Q
Unilateral
A
(Occurring) On one side
14
Q
Bilateral
A
On two sides
15
Q
Trilateral
A
On/concerning three sides
16
Q
Mediolateral
A
Concerning the middle and side of a structure
17
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
18
Q
5 classic signs of inflammation
A
Calor (heat)
Rubor (redness)
Tumor (swelling)
Dolor (pain)
Functio laesa (loss of function)
