Anatomy Term
Prefix
Suffix
Directional Terms
Misc
100

What does the term femoral mean?

thigh

100

What does the prefix octo mean?

eight

100

What does the suffix -ar mean?

pertaining to

100

What does the term medial mean?

toward the midline
100

What does the term extension mean?

joint angle increases, extends

200

What does the term sternal mean?

Breastbone

200
What does the prefix hypo mean?

less than, low

200

What does the suffix -ectomy mean?

removal of

200
What does the term distal mean?

farthest from the center of the body or point of attachment

200

What is the sagittal plane?

Divides the body into equal right and left halves

300

What does the term occipital mean?

Back of head

300

What does the prefix jaund mean?

yellow

300

What does the suffix -pexy mean?

fixation

300
What does the term ventral mean?

at or near the front surface of the body

300

What is the supine position?

the patient is lying face up

400

What does the term inguinal mean?

groin

400

What does the prefix ambi mean?

both

400

What does the suffix -osis mean?

abnormal condition

400
What does the term superior mean?

above

400
What is the transverse plane?

Divides the body into superior and inferior

500

What does the term buccal mean?

Cheek

500

What does the prefix mal mean?

bad, poor

500

What does the suffix -tripsy mean?

crushing or destroying

500

What does the term proximal mean?

nearest to the center of the body or point of attachment

500

What does the term supination mean?

when the hand or foot rolls outward