Word Parts
This part of a medical term gives the main meaning.
Root
The root phleb/o means this.
Vein
The smallest structural and functional unit of the body.
cell
Toward the front of the body
anterior
This body cavity contains the brain.
cranial cavity
This word part is found at the beginning of a medical term.
Preffix
The suffix -itis means this.
inflammation
Cells with similar structure and function form this.
tissue
Toward the back of the body.
posterior
This body cavity contains the lungs.
thoracic cavity
This word part is found at the end of a medical term.
suffix
The root hepat/o refers to this organ.
liver
A group of tissues working together forms this.
organ
Closer to the point of attachment.
proximal
This body cavity contains the stomach, liver, and intestines.
abdominal cavity
This is added between a root and suffix to make pronunciation easier.
combining vowel
The suffix -stasis means this.
stopping or controlling
A group of organs working together forms this.
organ system
Farther from the point of attachment
distal
This body system transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes throughout the body.
cardiovascular (circulatory) system
The term antecubital means this area.
before the elbow
Break down the word hematology.
hemat (blood) + o + logy (study of)
This term describes the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
homeostasis
This body plane divides the body into right and left portions.
sagittal plane
This body system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate body functions.
endocrine system