Chapter 1.1

Karkinos

Ancient word for cancer

Ligament

The modern term for the Latin ligamentum

Kardia

The historical derivation of the modern cardi/o

Tendo

The historical derivation of the modern tendon

Nerve

The modern term for the Latin nervus

Arteria

The historical derivation of the modern artery

Vein

The modern term for the Latin vena

Cella

The historical derivation of the modern cell

Sinus

The historical derivation of the modern sinus

Hernia

The modern term for hernia

Ligament

Sheet of fibrous tissue connecting and supporting bones

Tendo

Fibrous band that connects muscle to bone or other structures

Nerve

Bundle of neurons that bear electrical messages to the organs and muscles of the body

Arteria

A thick-walled blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart

Vein

Any of various blood vessels carrying deoxygenated blood toward the heart

Sinus

Hollow cavity, especially either or two cavities on the sides of the nose

Hernia

Abnormal protrusion of tissue through muscle that contains it

Gynecology

Medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system

Hepatitis

Inflammation or disease of the liver

Pulmonary

One of two arteries that carry blood that is low in oxygen from the heart to the lungs

Bilateral

Referring to both sides of the body