Prefixes
This is the meaning of the prefix "an-".
What is "without"
This is the meaning of the suffix "itis-".
What is "inflammation"?
This term describes something that is further from the midline.
What is lateral?
This is the only moveable bone of the face.
This structure connects bones to bones.
What are ligaments?
This is the meaning of the prefix "contra-".
This is the meaning of the suffix "ism-".
What is "condition"?
This term describes something that is closer to the head.
What is superior?
This bony structure protects the kidneys from harm.
What are the ribs?
This is a broad, flat tendon that attaches muscle to bone or other tissue.
What is aponeurosis?
This is the meaning of the prefix "eryth-".
What is "red"?
This is the meaning of the suffix "cyte-".
What is "cell"?
This term describes something that is closer to the surface.
What is superficial?
This is the first cervical vertebrae, articulating with the occipital bone and rotating around the process of the axis.
What is the atlas?
This is the anatomical location in the body where we would encounter the palmar intercarpal ligaments.
What is anterior aspect of hands?
This is the meaning of the prefix "infra-".
What is "beneath"?
This is the meaning of the suffix "oma-".
This term describes something that is closer to the posterior surface of the body.
This shape of bone acts as a pulley across joints, preventing stress or damage, an example being the patella.
What is sesamoid?
This term refers to the ability of something to soften under heat and pressure.
What is thixotropy?
This is the meaning of the prefix "para-".
What is "next to"?
This is the meaning of the suffix "algia-".
What is "pain"?
This term describes something that is closer to the tailbone.
What is caudal.
This structure is located on the proximal shaft of the humerus and allows the long head of the biceps to pass.
What is the bicipital groove?
These are two protein fibers located in connective tissue.
What are collagen and elastin?