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Phlebotomy AMCA
Medical Terminology FLAVIN
Question | Answer |
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Prefix | comes before the word |
Root Word | relates to body parts |
Suffix | comes after the root word |
Combining Vowel | makes the word easier to say |
Ventral | front part of body |
Dorsal | back part of body |
Anterior | in front |
Posterior | back side of body |
Medial | toward the midline of body |
Lateral | toward the side of body |
Proximal | closest to the point of origin |
Distal | away from the point of origin |
Frontal plane | divides body into front and back portions |
Transverse plane | divides body into upper and lower portions |
Anatomical position | standing with arms by side feet and palms forward |
Supine position | lying on back |
Prone position | lying on stomach |
Lateral recumbent position | lying on side |
Fowlers position | lying on back at 45 degree angle |
Sims position | pt lying on stomach/side with same arm and leg up (used for enemas and treatments) |
Trendelenburg position | pt in supine position with incline at 45 degrees (head down and feet up) |
Dorsal Recumbent Position | pt on back with knee flexed and soles of feet on bed (used for pap smears) |