U1 Flashcards
Anatomy (n.)
Scientific study of the structure of the body and relations of its parts (adj. = anatomical)
Adult (n./adj.)
A fully developed person
Ascertain (v.)
To find out for certain / to make sure
Assume (v.)
To accept or believe that something is true without proof
Cadaver (n.)
A dead body
Compare (v.)
To examine or judge two or more things in order to show how they are similar or different from each other
Comprise (v.)
To consist of particular parts, groups etc.
Contour (n.)
An outline of a curving or irregular figure
Cytology (n.)
The branch of pathology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells
Diagnosis (n.)
The act of identifying a disease
Dissection (n.)
The act or the process of exposing or seperating structures as by surgery
Dramatically (adv.)
Effectively/ deeply
Embryology (n.)
A branch of biology dealing with embryos and their development
Existence (n.)
The state of existing (v.= exist)
Fertilized (adj.)
Made able to reproduce
Gap (n.)
A space between two objects or two parts of an object
Gauge/gage (v.)
To measure precisely
Histology (n.)
A branch of anatomy that deals with the minute structure of human, animal and plant tissues
Histopathology (n.)
A branch of pathology concerned with the tissue changes in case of disease
Identify (v.)
To ascertain the origin
Inspection (n.)
Visual observation of the body
Investigation (n.)
Trying to find out all the facts about something
Intrauterine (adj.)
Within the uterus
Illustrate (v.)
To make clear by using examples, pictures, or diagrams
Independent (adj.)
Not owned or controlled
Minute (adj.)
Exceptionally small
Morphology (n.)
A branch of science that deals with the form and structure of an organism
Motion (n.)
The act of changing position
Naked eye (idiom)
The use of the eye without the help of a microscope or telescope
Organ (n.)
A structure ( as a heart or kidney) consisting of cells and tissue and performing some specific function in an organism
Organism (n.)
A living being
Ovum (n.)
A female gamete / a mature human oocyte
Owing to (prep.)
Because of
Pose (n.)
To assume a position
Preserve (v.)
To keep free from decay
Radiology (n.)
A branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy in the treatment of disease
Refer (n.)
To direct to a source for help (n.= reference)
Standpoint (n.)
An attitude towards a particular issue / an opinion
Static (adj.)
Having no motion
Structure (n.)
The arrangement of parts in a substance or body
Surgeon (n.)
A medical specialist who perform surgery
Topography (n.)
The description of an anatomical region or of a special part
Viz (adv.)
Such as / used before naming things that you have just referred to in a general way
Articulation (n.)
A joint between bones or cartilage in a vertebrate skeleton
Attach (v.)
Fasten or join something to something
Adjacent (adj.)
Close or near to something else
Convenience. (N.)
Fitness/ suitableness
Cortex (n.)
The outer layer of an organ
Correlation (n.)
A shared relationship in which one thing affect or depend on another
Cranium (n.)
The large round upper part enclosing the brain
Cartilage (n.)
Fibrous connective tissue forming most of the temporary skeleton of an embryo
Consideration (n.)
Careful thought
Constitute (v.)
To make up or form part of a whole
Framework (n.)
The structure about which something is built
Fiber (n.)
An elongated thread like structure, e.g. Nerve fiber.
Gland (n.)
A cell, or a group of cells, that remove material from the blood, alter them, and secrete them for further use in the body
Integration (n.)
The combining of subject previously kept apart
Intervention (n.)
The act of interfering to improve or control a situation
Merely (adv.)
Only / just
Organism (n.)
A living being
Peripheral (adj.)
Related to or situated on the outer limits of an object
Skeleton (n.)
The bony framework supporting the soft tissues and protecting the internal organs of a vertebrate
Suture (n.)
A fibrous joint between bones
Superficial (adj.)
Of or relating to the surface
Supplement (n./v.)
To make additions to something to improve or complete
Spinal cord (n.)
The part of the central nervous system that is lodged in vertebral canal
Thorax (n.)
The part of the body situated between the neck and the abdomen and supported by the ribs, costal cartilage, sternum and 12 thoracic vertebrae (adj.= thoracic)
Vascular (adj.)
Relating to blood vessels
Viscus (n.)
An internal organ of the body (heart, liver, etc., pl.= viscera)
Osseous (adj.)
Of or relating to bone / bony
Tendon (n.)
A fibrous cord of connective tissue by which a muscle is attached
Ligament (n.)
A tough band of tissue serves to connect the moving extremities of bones or to support an organ in place
Cerebral (adj.)
Relating to the brain or cerebrum
Awareness (n.)
Knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation
Brain (n.)
The portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that constitute the organ of thought and neural coordination
Cranial (adj.)
Relating to the skull or cranium
Associate (v.)
To make a connection in mind between one thing and another
Describe (v.)
To say what something is like by giving details about it
Complicated (adj.)
Difficult to understand
Distinct (adj.)
Clearly different
Capsule (n.)
Saclike structure enclosing an organ or part
Angiology (n.)
The study of blood vessels and lymphatic
Considerable (adj.)
Fairly large and important
Reaction (n.)
Something that you say or do because of something that has happened
Adjustment (n.)
A small change made to machine, system, etc
Environment (n.)
The people and thing that are around you in your life
Fluid (n./adj.)
Having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass
Flatten (v.)
To make something flat
Joint (n.)
An articulation between two or more bones
Elastic (adj.)
Capable of being easily stretched or expanded and resuming former shape
Base (n.)
The lowest part or surface of something
Ganglion (n.)
(Pl. ganglia ) a mass of nerve tissue containing nerve cells
Function (n.)
The purpose that something has
Immovable (adj.)
Impossible to move
Connection (n.)
A way in which two ideas, facts,etc. are related to each other
Muscle (n.)
A body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion
Osteology (n.)
A brach of anatomy dealing with bones
Osteopathy (n.)
A disease of bone
Divisible (adj.)
Able to be divided
Margin (n.)
An additional amount of space, time,etc. allowed beyond what is needed
Mutual (adj.)
Equally shared by each other
Membrane (n.)
A thin soft sheet or layer
Myology (n.)
The scientific study of muscles
Lymph (n.)
A clear fluid
Neurology (n.)
The scientific study of the nervous system
Layer (n.)
One fold laid or lying over or under another
Respiratory (adj.)
Relating to respiration
Digestive (n./adj.)
Something that aids or related to digestion of food
Urogenital (adj.)
Relating to the organs of excretion or reproduction
Endocrine (n./adj.)
Secreting internally
Heading (n.)
A name or title
Protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe (n.= protection)
Syndesmology (n.)
The scientific study of joints
Surround (v.)
To be all around something or someone on every side
Skin (n.)
The 2-layers covering of the body consisting of an outer epidermis and inner dermis
Splanchnology (n.)
A branch of anatomy concerned with the viscera
Series (n.)
Several events or actions of similar typer that happen one after another
Slight (adj.)
Small in degree
Tough (adj.)
Difficult to do or deal with
Fibrocartilage (n.)
A cartilage in which the matrix is largely composed of fibers like those of ordinary connective tissues
Vertebral (n./ adj.)
Relating to the spinal cord
Convenience (n.)
Yhe quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose
Tissue (n.)
An aggregate of cells usually of a particular type
Vary (v.)
To be different from
Vessel (n.)
A tube or canal in which a body fluid is contained and conveyed or circulated
Vertebral canal (n.)
A canal that contain the spinal cord
Abdomino-pelvic (adj.)
Relating to the abdominal and pelvic cavities of the body
Coronal (adj.)
Relating to the coronal plane that passes at the right angle to median plane of the body = frontal
Confined (adj.)
Restricted within certain limits of space, scope or time
Hence (adv.)
From now / for this reason
Hollow (adj.)
Having empty space inside or curving inwards
Indicate (v.)
To show or point out
Limb (n.)
An arm or leg or Structure resembling an arm or leg
Erect (adj.)
Standing rigidly upright
Posture (n.)
The position of the body
Palm (n.)
The front surface of the hand
Respectively (adv.)
In the order already mintioned
Transverse (adj.)
Situated crosswise (across)
Anterior (adj.)
Situated towards the front of the body =ventral
Root (n.)
The part of the organ in which is attached to the body
Reserve (v.)
To keep part of something for use at a later time
Internal (adj.)
Situated in the inside of the body
External (adj.)
Situated near the outside of the body
Superior (adj.)
Situated towards the head and further away from the feet = cranial
Inferior (adj.)
Situated below or closer to the feet = caudal
Caudal (adj.)
Relating to the hind (back) part of the body
Plane (n.)
An imaginary line (or surface) used to identify parts of the body
Symmetrical (adj.)
Affecting corresponding parts simultaneously
Sagittal (adj.)
Situated in the median plane of the body or any plane parallel to it
Frontal (adj.)
Situated at the front or anteriorly = coronal
Posterior (adj.)
Situated behind ( at or towards the hind part of the body )= dorsal
Dorsal (adj.)
Located towards the back or posterior part of the body = posterior
Relatively (adv.)
Used when comparing something with all similar things
Medial (adj.)
Lying or extending towards the median axis of the body
Median (n. /adj.)
A medial part = mid sagittal
Lateral (adj.)
Relating to the side ( lying towards the right or left side)
Proximal (adj.)
Situated next or near the point of attachment or origin
Distal (adj.)
Situated away from the point of attachment or origin / away from the center of the body
Ventral (adj.)
Locate on, or towards the front (anterior) part of the human body = anterior