U2: Direction & Descriptive Words & Roots Flashcards
1
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abdomen
A
belly
2
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abdominal
A
pertaining to the abdomen
3
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afferent
A
going towards
4
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anterior
A
towards the front
5
Q
anus
A
inferior opening to the intestines
6
Q
coronal
A
crown-like
7
Q
cubit
A
forearm
8
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distal
A
further away
9
Q
dorsal
A
toward the back
10
Q
duc
duct
A
leading around
11
Q
efferent
A
going away from
12
Q
extension
A
increasing angle joint
13
Q
flexion
A
decreasing the angle of a joint
14
Q
frontal
A
in front
15
Q
gurgit
A
Latin, “Whirlpool”
16
Q
horizontal
A
parallel to the ground
17
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inferior
A
below
18
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lateral
A
away from the midline
19
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medial
A
toward the midline
20
Q
peritoneum
A
membrane covering most of the abdominal organs
21
Q
popliteal
A
back of the knee
22
Q
posterior
A
towards the back
23
Q
prone
A
lying face down
24
Q
proximal
A
closer to
25
Q
sadittal
A
like an archer
26
Q
superior
A
aboce
27
Q
supine
A
lying on the back
28
Q
thorax
A
chest
29
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thoracic
A
pertaining to the thorax
30
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transverse
A
toward the belly
31
Q
verse
A
turn
