Muscle System Root Words Flashcard

Front

What does the root word 'Lat-' refer to in the muscle system?

Back

Side, flank

Front

What is the root word for 'well fed'?

Back

Troph

Front

What does the root word 'Myo-' mean?

Back

Muscle

Front

Which root word means 'before, ahead of time'?

Back

Ante-

Front

What does 'Medi' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Middle

Front

What does the root word 'Brev-' refer to?

Back

Short

Front

What does the prefix 'Trans-' mean?

Back

Across, through

Front

What does the root word 'Tetan-' refer to?

Back

Stiffness, tension

Front

What does the root word 'Peri-' mean?

Back

Around, surrounding

Front

What does the root word 'Iso-' mean?

Back

Equal, same