Origin: Latin

L. cartilago  = gristle.

L. cauda =  a tail. Such as the cauda equina or “horse’s tail” of the spinal cord.

L. cavus  = hollow, as in the word cave.

L. cella = a small chamber.

L.diminutive of cerebrum = brain.

L. cerebrum = brain.

L. cervix = neck. Most often used of the neck of the uterus. Cervical also refers to the cervical vertebraes.

L. chorda = a string or cord. In Greek, the corresponding word chorde signifies the intestine.

L. ciliaris  = ertaining to eyelashes; from cilia = eyelashes. Used to describe any hair-like structure.

L. circulare  = to make a circle.