Chapter 1 Word Parts Flash Cards

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'alveol/o' is ________.

• alveolus; air sac

• windpipe; trachea

• voice box; larynx

• lung; pulmonary

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'arthr/o' is ________.

• joint

• muscle

• bone

• nerve

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'aur/o' is ________.

• ear

• eye

• nose

• mouth

What is the definition of the word part 'bi/o'?

• life

• water

• earth

• light

What is the definition of the word part 'cardi/o'?

• heart

• liver

• brain

• stomach

What is the definition of the word part 'caud/o'?

• tail

• head

• hand

• foot

What is the definition of the word part 'cephal/o'?

• head

• foot

• hand

• stomach

Which word part means 'life'?

• bi/o

• derm/o

• cardi/o

• neur/o

Which word part means 'heart'?

• cardi/o

• neur/o

• hepat/o

• derm/o

Which word part means 'tail'?

• caud/o

• cephal/o

• derm/o

• cardi/o