Vena cava - vena, vein; cava, hollow. An old mis-translation of an older GREEK term meaning vein of the belly.⏎
Trochanter - trochanter, a roller.⏎
Sphenoid - sphen, wedge; eidos, like. The s. bone is wedged among the other bones.⏎
Symphysis - syn, together; physis, growth.⏎
Salpinx - salpigx, trumpet.⏎