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amorphous G. a = not + morphe = form; lacking structural definition. ampulla L. ampla = full + bulla = vase; a jar or flask; a local widening in a tube; duodenal ampulla of Vater, q.v. amylacea cf. corpus amylaceum. anaphase G. ana = up, back, again + phasis = phase, stage; mitotic phase where chromatids separate.
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Department of Anatomy, UNSW 2002 Notes: Each entry is related to its Latin (L.) or Greek (G.) derivation, and the accented syllable (or syllables), as stressed in English, is followed by a ('). Adjectives and participles functioning as adjectives are noted as adjectives. The terminology approved at the l980 meeting of the International Committee on
- Introduction to Anatomy: Terminology
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- Quiz 1 Match the locational prefixes with their correct definitions:
- Break down the following anatomical terms into their components:
- Write the anatomical terms the correspond to the following definitions:
When you first start studying Anatomy, it can feel a lot like trying to learn a new language – you will be introduced to many new words and concepts that can seem very complicated, confusing, and difficult to pronounce. Many of the words used in Anatomy are based in ancient Latin and Greek languages. These words follow simple rules, which anyone ca...
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in the life sciences are anatomy and physiology. Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships, whereas physiology refers to the study of the functions of those structures. Figure 3.1a shows a male body in anatomical position. In this position, the body is erect
Anatomy and physiology are basic subject areas in health care. You don't need to be expert in these areas, but you do need to have basic understanding of the terminology used so you can accurately interpret. In this short workbook you will find basic medical terminology, anatomy vocabulary, common medical procedures and basic cancer terminology.
intestine & “ilium” is a bone in the hips, “ped” refers to the foot & “pedia” refers to children, “ab” means away & “ad” means toward. Finding a word in a dictionary, glossary, or index requires a knowledge of spelling – at least the beginning of a word. For example, pneumonia and psychology have a silent “p”.
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