Word roots, prefixes and suffixes of anatomical terms :
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| Prefix or suffix | Examples | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| vagin- | Vagina | Of or pertaining to the vagina |
| varic- | Varicose | Swollen or twisted vein |
| vas- | Vasoconstriction | Duct, vessel |
| vasculo- | Blood vessel | |
| ven- | Vein | Of or pertaining to the veins |
| ventr- | Ventrodorsal | Of or pertaining to the belly |
| ventricul- | Cardiac ventriculography | Of or pertaining to the ventricles |
| -version | Anteversion | Turning |
| vesic- | Vesical arteries | Of or pertaining to the bladder |
| viscer- | Viscera | Of or pertaining to the internal organs, the viscera |
Resources :
In this section we've added a few alternative study aids to help you along.
- Articles - Here you'll find a range of short articles on basic anatomy and physiology topics, complete with a few 'test yourself' questions for each one.
- Images and pdf's - Just in case you get tired of looking at the screen we've provided images and pdf files that you can print out and use for 'off-line' practice.
- Word Roots - When you learn the word roots, prefixes and suffixes contained within anatomical and medical terms, you can often work out what they mean. This can be a useful skill as you progress in your studies, so we've provided a dictionary to help you!
- Games - Finally in the resources section, we've added some simple games to make anatomy and physiology practice a little bit more fun.