The Prefix Epi- Means Upon,above,or ________

question 43

Short Answer

The prefix epi- means upon,above,or ________.

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the upper chest that aids in the rotation and movement of the arm across the body.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process.

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

A muscle located in the forearm that flexes the fingers at the distal interphalangeal joints.

Distal Portion

The part of a limb or structure that is farthest away from the center of the body.