Medical Prefixes - Position and Location [Front, Back, Around] Flashcards
1
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Ante-
A
Anterior, Front, In front of
Antecubital
Antecubital = Area anterior to the elbow
2
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Antero-
A
Anterior, Front, In front of
Anteroseptal
Anteroseptal = Located in front of a septum, esp. interventricular septum of the heart
3
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Ventri-/Ventro-
A
Anterior, Front, In front of
Ventral
Ventral = Pertaining to the front of a structure
4
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Postero-
A
Posterior, Back, Behind
Posterolateral
Posterolateral = Posterior and lateral in position or direction
5
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Dorsi-/Dorso-
A
Posterior, Back, Behind
Dorsal
Dorsal = Pertaining to the back of a structure
6
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Peri-
A
Around, Surrounding
Pericardium
Pericardium = Membrane or sac that surrounds the heart
7
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Circum-
A
Around, Surrounding
Circumflex Artery
Circumflex Artery = Artery that branches off the LCA and encircles the heart
