Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

EMT Med Term (short)

AAOS 11th edition Chapter 5 Common Terms

QuestionAnswer
cardi heart
hepat liver
nephr kidney
neur nerves
psych mind
thorac chest
hyper- over, excessive, or high
hypo- under or below normal
tachy- fast
brady- slow
pre- before
post- after
-algia pain
-itis inflammation
-ology study of
-megaly enlargement
-pathy disease
uni- one
bi- two
epi- above
sub- below
contra- against, opposite
ipsi- same
endo- inside
exo- out or outside
anterior front
posterior back
superior closest to head
inferior closest to feet
proximal closest to core
distal distant from core
medial closest to midline (center)
lateral farthest from midline (side)
superficial close to surface of skin
deep through surface of skin
Fowler's sitting
semi-Fowler's sitting, but reclined at 45-degrees
tripod sitting forward with weight supported on arms
supine on the spine; face up
prone on the belly; face down
lateral recumbent recovery position on side
flexion bending a joint
extension straighten a joint
adduction move to midline
abduction move away from midline
anatomical position standing straight with palms facing forward
Created by: EMSPlatypus
Popular Paramedic/EMT sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards