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Root WordsMed TermsParts of Brain Terms Disease and Disorder

Row 1, Col 1 Head What does the root word cephal/o mean?

1,2 Theses are nerves that carry impulses toward the brain. Afferent Nerves

1,3 This is the area of the brain that provides nerve-conduction pathways to and from the brain. Medbrain

1,4 This disease is progressive, extremely debilitating deterioration of an individual’s intellectual functioning Alzheimer's Disease

2,1 Cranium, skull What does the root word Crani/o mean?

2,2 This medical term is pertaining to the cerebrum. Cerebral

2,3 This is the lowest section of the brainstem; controls the muscles of the respiration, heart relate, and blood pressure. Medulla Oblongata

2,4 This is the medical term for a pain in the head; headache. Cephalalgia

3,1 What does the root word dendr/o mean? Branching

3,2 This is the medical specialty related to diseases and disorders of the nervous system. Neurology

3,3 This is the largest section of the brain; controls consciousness, memory, sensations, emotions, and voluntary movement. cerebrum

3,4 Is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face. Bell’s Palsy

4,1 What does the root word olig/o mean? Few; diminished amount

4,2 This is the surgeon who specializes in surgical techniques related to the nervous system. Neurosurgeon

4,3 This literally means “bridge”; nerve cells cross from one side of the brain to control the opposite side of the body. pons

4,4 This is a lack of voluntary muscle control and/or coordination caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain at or near the time of birth. Cerebral Palsy

5,1 What does the root word thec/o mean? Sheath

5,2 This is a small hollow or space within the brain that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Ventricle

5,3 This regulates heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, digestive activities, emotional responses, behavior, etc. called the thermostat of the body. Hypothalamus

5,4 This is inflammation of the brain. encephalitis