Medical Terminology Definitions

Front

Prefix

Back

Before the root word
(creates a new word, impossible, which means “not possible.”)

Front

Suffix

Back

After root word(-ship "ownership", -ness "heaviness")

Front

Superior

Back

Close to the head

Front

Distal

Back

Farther from the trunk.

Front

Ventral

Back

Front side of body(belly)

Front

Plantar

Back

Bottom surface of foot.

Front

Supine

Back

Lying face up

Front

Flexion

Back

decreasing angle of joint

Front

Bilateral

Back

Both sides

Front

Tachy-

Back

Rapid, fast