Medical Terminology

Prefixes/Suffixes

100

around or surrounding

What is peri-?

200

inflammation

What is -itis?

300

incision; cutting into

What is -otomy?

400

visual examination

What is -scopy?

500

pain

What is -algia?

Abbreviations

100

DME

What is durable medical equipment?

200

LOC

What is loss of consciousness or level of consciousness?

300

WNL

What is within normal limits?

400

RTW

What is return to work?

500

IME

what is independent medical examination?

Anatomical Terms

100

toward the front

What is anterior?

200

towards the midline

What is medial?

300

farthest from the midline

What is distal?

400

closest to the head

What is superior?

500

away from the midline

What is lateral?

Structures

100

fibrous tissue that aids in movement of a body part or organ

What is a muscle?

200

fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone

What is a tendon?

300

articulate change to move

What is cartilage?

400

a thin membrane that lines the joint space

What is synovium?

500

fibrous membrane that covers or binds structures together

What is fascia?

Common Injuries

100

cut or broken skin

What is a laceration?

200

raised area of a bruise due to blood leaking into the tissue or muscle

What is a hematoma?

300

partially or completely torn ligament

What is a sprain?

400

stretching or tearing injury to a tendon or muscle

What is a strain?

500

flat bruise resulting from blood leaking into the top layer of the skin

What is ecchymosis?