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A&P CH1 word parts
A&P CH1 Word parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| append- | (to hang something); appendicular: pertaining to the limbs |
| cardi- | (heart) pericardium:membrane that surrounds the heart |
| cran- | (helmet)cranial:pertaining to the portion of the skull that surrounds the brain |
| dors- | (back) dorsal:position toward the back |
| homeo- | (same)homeostasis:maintenance of a stable internal environment |
| -logy | (study of) physiology: study of body functions |
| meta- | (change) metabolism:chemical changes that occur within the body |
| pariet- | (wall) parietal membrane: membrane that lines the wall of a cavity |
| pelv- | (basin) pelvic cavity:basin-shaped cavity enclosed by the pelvic bones |
| peri- | (around) pericardial membrane: membrane that surrounds the heart |
| pleur- | (rib) pleural membrane:membrane that encloses the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity |
| -stasis | (standing still) homeostasis: maintenance of stable internal environment |
| -tomy | (cutting) anatomy: study of structure, which often involves cutting or removing body parts |
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