Prefixes For Location Or Direction Flashcards
1
Q
endo-
A
Innermost; within
Endotracheal (pertaining within trachea)
2
Q
epi-
A
Above; upon
Epidermal (pertaining to upon the skin)
3
Q
inter-
A
Between
Intercoastal (pertaining to behind ribs)
4
Q
intra-
A
Within
Intravenous (pertaining within a vein)
5
Q
peri-
A
Around
Pericardial (pertaining to around heart)
6
Q
post-
A
After; behind
Postnasal (pertaining to behind nose)
7
Q
pre-
A
Before; in front of
Premenstrual (pertaining to before discharge)
8
Q
sub-
A
Below; underneath
Subcutaneous (pertaining to under skin)
9
Q
trans-
A
Across; through
Transvaginal (pertaining to through vagina)