Prefix for Degree
hyper
over, excessive, high ( hyperthermia)
equi-
equal
ante-
before ( birth)
Covers and protects the body structures, lines organs, vessels, and cavities.
Epithelial
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
homeostasis
hypo
under, below, abdnormally low
mega
large abnormally large
pre-
before, in front of ( premature)
Supports and binds body structures.
Connective tissue
cervic/o
neck
olin/o-
few scant
micro
small
post-
after, behind
Contracts to produce movement
Muscle
periton/o
peritoneum
pan
all ( pandemic)
iso-
equals
ec-, echo-
out; outside
( ectopic)
Makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
coordinates body responses by transmission of electrical implulses.
Nervous
lapar/o
abdominal wall
super-
above and excess ( supernumerary)
macro-
large
tel/e, tel/o-
end
Three types of muscles
Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth/visceral
thorac/o
chest