The A to Z of Anatomical Histological and Medical terms
A
sub- under less than partial
B
subclavian: Lt. sub = under or below, and clavis = a key, hence
under the clavicle.
C Subcutaneous layer (suhb’-kyoo-TA-nee-uhs LA-yehr) the layer of
loose CT and adipose tissue deep to the dermis of the skin. (also =
D
hypodermis, and superficial fascia).
E
subiculum: diminutive of Lt. subix = a support.
sublimis: Lt. = superficial.
F
Sublingual (suhb-LING-wal) glands a pair of salivary glands located
G
in the floor of the mouth deep to the mucous membrane.
Submandibular (sub’-man-DIB-yoo-lah) glands a pair of salivary
H
glands located along the inner surface of the jaw in the floor of the
I
mouth. (also = submaxillary glands).
Submucosa (sub’-myoo-KOH-sah) a layer of CT located external to a
J mucous membrane.
substantia: Lt. = a substance.
K
succus: Lt. = juice (succus entericus, the secretion of the small
L
intestine).
sud- sweat
M
Sudoriferous (syoo’-dor-IF-er-us) gland an exocrine gland located in
N
the skin that secretes sweat. (also = sweat gland).
sudomotor: Lt. sudor = sweat, and movere = to move, hence
O
stimuLt.g the sweat glands.
P
suf- under
sulcus: Lt. = a groove.
Q super- over
superciliary: adj.Lt. super = above, and cilia = eyelid; hence,
R
pertaining to the eyebrow.
S
superficial: adj.Lt. super = above, and facies = surface; hence,
nearer the surface.
T
Superficial (soo’-pehr-FIHSH-ahl) A directional term indicating the
U
location of a part that is toward or nearer to the body surface relative
to another ≠ deep.
V
Superior (soo-PEER-ee-or) A directional term indicating the location
W
of a part that is nearer to the head region than another. Also called
craniad or cephalad.
X superior: adj.comparative of Lt. superus = above.
supinus- face up
Y
supination: the act of turning the back of the hand to face
Z
posteriorly; verb - supinate ≠ pronate.
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