Know Your Body: Anatomical and Physical Vocabulary

Anatomical vocabulary in English relies heavily on Latin and Greek roots. Understanding these roots unlocks medical terminology across all body systems.

Latin Body Parts

Manual (hand), pedal (foot), cardiac (heart), dental (teeth)—Latin roots for body parts.

Greek Medical Terms

Neural (nerve), gastric (stomach), dermal (skin)—Greek roots dominate medical terminology.

System Vocabulary

Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous—understanding roots helps decode complex medical terms.

Conclusion

Anatomical vocabulary demonstrates the precision of Latin and Greek in creating clear, systematic medical terminology.