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dushstack 7
dushstack week 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| brachi/o | arm: The brachiocephalic artery supplies blood to the arm and head on the right side. |
| cephal/o | head: Cephalgia=headache |
| clav/o | clavicle: The subclavian artery extends under the clavicle on each side. |
| cost/o | rib: The intercostal arteries are between the ribs. |
| celi/o | abdomen: The celiac trunk branches to supply blood to the abdominal organs. |
| gastr/o | stomach: The gastric artery goes to the stomach. |
| splen/o | spleen: The splenic artery goes to the spleen. |
| hepat/o | liver: The hepatic artery supplies blood to the liver. |
| enter/o | intestine: The mesenteric arteries supply blood to the intestines. |
| phren/o | diaphragm: The phrenic artery supplies blood to the diaphragm. |
| ped/o | foot: The dorsalis pedis artery supplies blood to the foot. |
| stoma | mouth: An anastomosis is a communication between two vessels. |
| ectomy | surgical removal: Endarterectomy is a proceedure for removing plaque from the lining of a vessel. |
| phleb/o | vein: Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein. |