Prefixes
The prefix a-, an- means
without, absence
the suffix -algia means
pain
The root word cardio refers to
Heart
ROM stands for
Range of Motion
Anterior refers to the _____ of the body
Front
The prefix Ab- means
away from
the suffix -graphy means
Act of recording
the root word derm/o refers to
skin
ACL refers to
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Distal means?
farther away from center/midline
the prefix Peri- means
surrounding
-plasty means
surgical repair, reconstruction
The root oste/o refers to
bone
NWB means
Non weight bearing
Abduction means?
Movement away from midline
The prefix post- means
after, behind
the suffix -sclerosis means
hardening
The root pulmon/o means
lungs
WWP means
Warm Whirlpool
Dorsiflexion means
Flexion of ankle toward shin, reduces angle
The prefix my/o means
muscle
Condition of urine, urination
The root thromb/o
Clot
BID means
Twice daily
Internal rotation is movement in what direction
Toward the midline