Medical Term Flashcards
Endocrine word root
what is the meaning for “aden”?
gland
Hematologic word root
what is the meaning for “ phleb”?
vein
Hematologic word root
what is the meaning for “ thromb”?
clot
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “brachi”?
arm
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “cervic”?
neck
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “chondr”?
cartilage
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “cost”?
rib
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “dactyl”?
finger,toe
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “fibr”?
connective tissue
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “oste”?
bone
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “pod”?
foot
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “sacr”?
sacrum ( lower backbone)
Musculoskeletal word root
what is the meaning for “spondyl”?
vertebra (backbone)
Positions for physical examinations
Supine
facing up
Positions for physical examinations
Dorsal
facing down