Common anatomy abbreviations

Common anatomy abbreviations

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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Matt from Kenhub explains common abbreviations used in anatomy to simplify note-taking. The video covers abbreviations for anatomical structures and features, emphasizing Latin terms and plural forms. Examples include 'm' for muscle and 'a' for artery. The video concludes with a promotion for Kenhub's resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the abbreviation for 'muscle' in anatomical terms?

mu

ml

m

ms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which abbreviation is used for 'nerve'?

ne

nr

n

nv

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In anatomical terms, what does 'dex' stand for?

Back

Left

Right

Front

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the abbreviation for 'angle' in anatomical features?

ang

agl

an

agl

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which abbreviation is used for 'suture' in anatomy?

sue

sur

str

sut