Prefixes
What prefix means outside of or away from?
exo-
What combining form means fat?
ADIP/O
What suffix means specialist
-ologist
Which term refers to a structure located below the transverse plane
superior
protects the spinal cord
spinal cavity
What prefix means after?
POST-
What combining form means lower part of the body?
caud/o
What suffix means control, maintenance of a constant level?
-stasis - static
Which term is the opposite of anterior?
posterior
protects the major organs of digestion
abdominal cavity
What prefix means below, under, or decreased?
HYPO-
What combining form means cell?
cyt/o
What suffix means the science or study of
ology
Which term means the study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues?
histology
protects the heart and the lungs
thoracic cavity
What prefix means within?
ENDO-
What combining form means behind?
poster/o
What suffix means the development or formation of?
-plasia
Which tissue attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall?
mesentery
protects reproductive and excretory system organs
pelvic cavity
What prefix means surrounding?
PERI-
What combining form means head?
cephal/o
Which suffix means cell?
-cyte
Which term means the opposite of ventral?
dorsal
protects the brain
cranial cavity