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dushstack 7
dushstack week 7
Question | Answer |
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brachi/o | arm: The brachiocephalic artery supplies blood to the arm and head on the right side. |
cephal/o | head: Cephalgia=headache |
clav/o | clavicle: The subclavian artery extends under the clavicle on each side. |
cost/o | rib: The intercostal arteries are between the ribs. |
celi/o | abdomen: The celiac trunk branches to supply blood to the abdominal organs. |
gastr/o | stomach: The gastric artery goes to the stomach. |
splen/o | spleen: The splenic artery goes to the spleen. |
hepat/o | liver: The hepatic artery supplies blood to the liver. |
enter/o | intestine: The mesenteric arteries supply blood to the intestines. |
phren/o | diaphragm: The phrenic artery supplies blood to the diaphragm. |
ped/o | foot: The dorsalis pedis artery supplies blood to the foot. |
stoma | mouth: An anastomosis is a communication between two vessels. |
ectomy | surgical removal: Endarterectomy is a proceedure for removing plaque from the lining of a vessel. |
phleb/o | vein: Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein. |