The Combining Form Anter/o- Means ________

question 172

Multiple Choice

The combining form anter/o- means ________.

• A)"back part"
• B)"plane"
• C)"before; front part"
• D)"pertaining to"

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional View

An image or representation of an object or body part that is cut or viewed along a plane to expose its internal structure.

Sarcoplasm

The cytoplasm of a muscle fiber, containing organelles and proteins crucial for muscle contraction.

Blood Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste substances occurs between blood and tissues.

Muscle Fiber Type

Classification of muscle fibers based on their contraction speed and fatigue resistance, including Type I (slow-twitch) and Type II (fast-twitch).