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Anatomy Word Root Homework #1

The study of anatomy can be made easier if you have an understanding of some common word roots.
Most of these are drawn from Latin or Greek. For each of the terms below, provide a definition and one
anatomical structure that uses the root in its name. Hint: your textbook has this!
Word Root Definition Anatomy Example
Ab
Ad
Bi
Blast
Clast (medical)
Cyte
Endo
Epi
Ex
Hypo
Infra
Inter
Lamina
Myo
Peri
Post
Sub
Super/supra
Syn/sym
Trans