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Unit 1-Chapter 1
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| append- | to hang something: appendicular—pertaining to the upper limbs and lower limbs. |
| cardi- | heart: pericardium—membrane that surrounds the heart |
| cerebr- | brain: cerebrum—largest part of the brain. |
| cran- | helmet: cranial—pertaining to the part of the skull that surrounds the brain. |
| dors- | back: dorsal—position toward the back of the body. |
| homeo- | same: homeostasis—maintenance of a stable internal environment. |
| -logy | the study of: physiology—study of body functions. |
| meta- | change: metabolism—chemical changes in the body. |
| nas- | nose: nasal—pertaining to the nose. |
| orb- | circle: orbital—pertaining to the portion of the skull that encircles an eye. |
| 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 within the rib cage. |
| -stasis | standing still: homeostasis—maintenance of a stable internal environment. |
| super- | above: superior—referring to a body part located above another. |
| -tomy | cutting: anatomy—study of structure, which often involves cutting or removing body parts. |