Prefixes
-algia
Cost/o
rib
The _____________________ plane divides the body into upper and lower sections.
transverse
A(n) ______________________________ is composed of several kinds of tissue that work together to perform a specific function.
organ
Epi-
over, over, upon
-oma
tumor
Thorac/o
chest
The ________ plane divides the body vertically into equal right and left sections
midsagittal
_____________ is the study of the structure and function of tissues.
histology
An-
not, without
-plasty
surgical repair
Enter/o
intestines
The _____________________ plane divides the body into front and back sections.
frontal (coronal)
Using a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities is known as _____________.
Auscultation
Endo-
in, within
-ectomy
surgical removal
Sarc/o
Flesh or connective tissue
_________________ means "away from the point of origin"
distal
A pathogen that does not cause disease unless the immune system is weakened is ______________.
opportunistic
Ante-
before
-ar
pertaining to
Viser/o
internal organs
_________________ means "near the point of origin"
proximal
An __________ disorder is one that has an unknown cause.
idiopathic