Terminology
The fundamentals of anatomical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Learn how these components modify and define medical terms, aiding in better understanding of anatomical structures and functions. Discover common examples and applications to enhance your grasp of medical terminology.
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Terminology Anatomical Prefix, Suffix & Root
Terminology-Introduction Grab wkst from front table Turn in ppt project to front table Make sure names are on paper! With your partners at your table demonstrate different movements covered in class last week
Terminology-Objectives Students will be able to: Define terminology relative to anatomical prefix, suffix and root. Identify terminology relative to anatomical prefix, suffix and root. Demonstrate proper use of terminology relative to anatomical prefix, suffix and root.
Terminology-Prefix, Suffix & Root Prefix Beginning of the word to modify or change its meaning (root) Pre means before Suffix End of the word that modifies the meaning of the word (root) Root Foundation of the word Central part of a word
Terminology-Prefix Examples a absent, without, different atrophy bi two bilateral
Terminology-Prefix Examples hyper above, excessive, beyond hypertrophy hypo under, deficient, below hypothermia
Terminology-Prefix Examples Epi- Above epicondyle Supra- Superior or above Supraspinous fossa Infra- Inferior or below Infraspinous fossa
Terminology-Root Examples arthr joint arthritis hydr/o water hydrotherapy
Terminology-Root Examples lateral to the side bilateral trophy growth atrophy
Terminology-Root Examples Osteo Bone osteoarthritis Brachium/Brachial/Brachia Humerus Bicep brachii Inter Between or among Proximal interphalangeal joint
Terminology-Suffix Examples ectomy surgical removal appendectomy ia condition hyperthermia
Terminology-Suffix Examples itis inflammation arthritis therapy treatment hydrotherapy
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Foundation of the word, central part of the word Hydro Therapy Hyper Bi Itis Ectomy
Beginning of the word to modify or change its meaning Arthr Ia Lateral Hypo End of the word that modifies the meaning of the word A
