Word Building
Always at the beginning of a term, though not all terms have it.
What is a prefix?
A part of the body that lies farther from the midline.
What is a "lateral" part of the body?
Rapid, fast
What does "tachy-" mean?
Umbilicus
What is another name for belly button, or navel?
It is always at the end of the term.
What is a suffix?
Motion toward the midline
What is adduction?
The prone position
What is the "lying face down" position?
After, behind
What does "post-" mean?
When a suffix begins with a consonant, it is used between the word root and the suffix to make pronunciation easier.
A part of the body that is closer to the midline.
What is a "medial" part of the body?
Lying face up position
What is the "supine" position?
When a term has more than one word root, it must be placed between the two word roots, even if the second root begins with a vowel.
What is a combining vowel?
The portion nearer to the feet from a specific reference point.
An "inferior" portion of the body is...?
The Fowler position
What is the inclined position in which the head of the bed is raised called?
Closer to the trunk of the body.
What does "proximal" mean?