Word Roots
Cardi refers to?
the cardiovascular system (Heart)
What does BP stand for?
Blood pressure
what is the largest body cavity in the human body?
The ventral
how many Anatomical Planes are there?
three
what does the suffix (cyte) mean?
reffering to a cell or cytoplasm
what is the etymology of most word roots?
Greek and Latin
What does RR Stan for?
respiration rate
the heart and lungs are located in this cavity.
the Thoracic cavity
name all the Anatomical Planes.
Sagittal plane, Coronal plane and transverse plane
what does the prefix (dys) mean?
difficult/difficulty
derma refers to?
The Skin
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
the abdominal cavity is divided into how many parts?
four quadrants
this plane divides the body in left and right halves.
The Segittal plane
what is the meaning of the prefix (hyper).
over/above normal
are word roots and terminology the same globally?
yes
what does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
this cavity is found below the abdominal cavity and contains the bladder and reproductive organs.
the pelvic cavity
this plane divides the body into upper and lower halves.
Transverse plane
state the suffix for inflammation.
itis
this word root refers to blood.
hemo or hemat
TIA is the abbreviation for what condition?
Transient Ischemic attack (mini stroke)
the thoracic and abdominal cavities are separated by which dome shaped muscle?
the Diaphragm
this plane divides the body into front and back sections.
Coronal plane
what is the meaning of the suffix (AL).
pertaining to