Etymology Flashcards
Tubercle
tuberculum (Latin) = small swelling
Jugular (Jugular veins)
Jugularis(Latin) = collarbone,throat,neck
Pectoralis (e.g. pecotralis major +minor)
Pectus(Latin)=breast
Latissimus (e.g. latissimus dorsi muscle)
latissimus(LATIN) = broadest (broadest muscle of the back)
Brachii
upper arm
anastomosis
a surfical connection between two structures
Anatomic (true) End Artery
When NO anastomosis exists e.g. artery of retina
Functional End Artery
When an anastomosis exists but is incapable of providing a sufficient supply of blood e.g. splenic artery, renal artery
Fascia
thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place - it has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin
girdle (e.g. pectoral girdle + pelvic girdle)
girdle refers to structures that encircle or support parts of the skeleton
They fucntion as attachment points for the limbs and play key roles in movement and stability.
Pectoral (shoulder) girdle:
- comprises of: clavicles + scapula
- connects upper limbs (arms) to the axial skeleton (spine + ribcage)
- provides mobility and range of motion
Pelvic girdle:
- consists of: hip bones (ilium, ischium, pubis)
connects lower limbs (legs) to axial skeleton at the sacrum (lowest part of the spine)
- supports weight of upper body, facilitates walking, protects organs in the pelvic region
vesico
bladder
orifice (e.g. vaginal orifice / urethral orifice / the orifice into the aorta fomr the lwoer left chamber of the heart)
aperture/hole that opens into a bodily cavity
myo
muscle
peri e.g. periosteum
surrounding e.g. surrounding the bone
rete
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