Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards
Cardi-
Heart
Ex- Pericardium: Membrane that surrounds the heart
Append-
To hang something
Ex- Appendicular: Pertaining to limbs
Cran-
Helmet
Ex- Crainal: Pertaining to the portion of the skull that surrounds the brain
Dors-
Back
Ex- Dorsal: Positioned toward the back
Homeo-
Same
Ex- Homeostasis: Maintenance of a stable internal environment
-logy
Study of
Ex- Physiolgy: Study if body functions
Meta-
Change
Ex- Metabolism: Chemical changed the occur within the body
Pariet-
Wall
Ex- Parietal Membrane: Membrane that lines the wall of a cavity
Pelv-
Basin
Ex- Pelvic Cavity: Basin shaped cavity enclosed by the pelvic bones
Peri-
Around
Ex- Pericardal Membrane: Membrane that surrounds the heart
Pleur-
Rib
Ex- Pleural Membrane: Membrane that encloses the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity
-stasis
Standing still
Ex- Homeostasis: Maintenance of a stable internal environment
-tomy
Cutting
Ex- Anatomy: Study of structure, which often involves cutting or removing body parts