Question

Etymology of Terms Assignment (20 points, 1 point per cell) In this assignment, 10 terms that pertain to structures in the digestive system are presented. Note that five of the terms appeared in the associated learning activity. For each term, identify etymology, the original Latin and/or Greek term, and the original meaning. Refer to the example term for guidance in completing this assignment. Hint: When searching out the origin of a term in an online dictionary, it is often helpful to include the term and the word "etymology" in the search box. Terms Etymology and original term(s) Example: sphincter Greek, sphlaktec Original Latin and/or Greek meaning(s) band, lace, "that which binds tight Type text here appendix Type text here. cecum Type text here Type text here. duodenum Type text here. Type text here esophagus Type text here. Type text here lleum Type text here. Type text here. jejunum Type text here Type text here pancreas Type text here. Type text here pharynx Type text here Type text here pylorus sigmoid Type text here

Answer 1

Terms	Etymology and original term	original term meaning
Appendix	Latin- appendere	hang on
Cecum	greek- tuphion enteron	blind intestine
Duodenum	Latin- duodeni	in twelves
Esophagus	Greek -oisophagos	gullet, passage for food
ileum	Latin- ilium	groin, flank.
Jejunum	Latin- jejunus	empty
Pancreas	Greek- pankreas	entirely flesh
Pharynx	Greek-pharunx	windpipe, throat
Pylorus	Greek- pulouros	gatekeeper
Sigmoid	Greek-sigma	shaped like c or s