In this section, we analyze Nominativus pluralis — the nominative plural case, which is essential for correctly constructing multi-word anatomical terms. You will learn how the endings of nouns and adjectives of all five declensions change when moving from the singular to the plural.
In addition to grammar, standardized anatomical abbreviations used in international nomenclature are presented here (e.g., Aa. — arteries, Vv. — veins, Nn. — nerves). Understanding the principle of consonant doubling to denote the plural will save you from silly mistakes when reading atlases and case histories.
The section also includes a basic anatomical vocabulary minimum. During practical classes, instructors most frequently require the immediate formation of the plural for this vocabulary (e.g., foramen → foramina, cornu → cornua). Master this material to the point of automatic fluency so you don't stumble over "wings", "ligaments", and "foramina" during tests.