Chapter 2 Basics of the Body Terms

What is the meaning of the combining form 'abdomin/o'?

• abdomen

• liver

• heart

• lung

What is the meaning of the combining form 'anter/o'?

• front

• back

• side

• top

What is the meaning of the combining form 'astr/o'?

• star, star-shaped

• water

• earth

• animal

What is the meaning of the combining form 'bol/o'?

• to cast (throw)

• to cut

• to bind

• to break

What is the meaning of the combining form 'carcin/o'?

• cancer

• heart

• liver

• bone

What is the meaning of the combining form 'caud/o'?

• tail

• head

• hand

• foot

What is the meaning of the combining form 'cephal/o'?

• head

• foot

• hand

• stomach

What is the meaning of the combining form 'chondr/o'?

• cartilage

• muscle

• bone

• nerve

What is the meaning of the combining form 'crani/o'?

• skull

• heart

• liver

• muscle

What is the meaning of the combining form 'cyt/o'?

• cell

• blood

• bone

• muscle