Chapter 6 Cardiovascular System Word Parts

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

• vessel (blood)

• muscle

• nerve

• bone

What is the word part for 'aorta; largest artery'?

• aort/o

• arteri/o

• phleb/o

• angi/o

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

• artery

• vein

• nerve

• muscle

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

• arteriole (small artery)

• vein (large vessel)

• capillary (tiny blood vessel)

• heart muscle

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

• atria; atrium

• artery

• ventricle

• valve

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

• plaque; fatty buildup

• muscle

• joint

• bone

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

• cast; throw

• life

• blood

• cell

Which word part means 'cast; throw'?

• bol/o

• cyt/o

• derm/o

• cardi/o

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

• heart

• liver

• brain

• lung

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

• coagulation; clotting

• inflammation

• cell

• blood vessel