AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The term 'dyspnea' refers to:
- Painful urination
- Difficulty breathing (Correct answer)
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Difficulty swallowing
Correct answer: Difficulty breathing
Dyspnea is derived from dys- (difficult/painful) and -pnea (breathing), meaning labored or difficult breathing.
Question 2: Which of the following is the correct anatomical position?
- Standing, arms at sides, palms facing backward
- Lying supine with arms crossed
- Standing, arms at sides, palms facing forward (Correct answer)
- Sitting upright with hands on knees
Correct answer: Standing, arms at sides, palms facing forward
Standard anatomical position is standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing anteriorly (forward).
Question 3: The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:
- Muscle
- Bone (Correct answer)
- Cartilage
- Nerve
Correct answer: Bone
Oste/o is the combining form for bone, used in terms such as osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.
Question 4: Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?
- Transverse plane
- Frontal (coronal) plane
- Sagittal plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Sagittal plane
The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left portions; the midsagittal plane divides it into equal halves.
Question 5: The suffix '-itis' indicates:
- Tumor or mass
- Inflammation (Correct answer)
- Surgical repair
- Disease condition
Correct answer: Inflammation
The suffix -itis means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) and arthritis (inflammation of joints).
Question 6: Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and intestines?
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle (Correct answer)
- Striated muscle
Correct answer: Smooth muscle
Smooth (visceral) muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs, blood vessels, and the digestive tract.
Question 7: The medical term 'hematuria' means:
- Blood in the stool
- Blood in the urine (Correct answer)
- Excessive urination
- Painful urination
Correct answer: Blood in the urine
Hematuria is derived from hemat/o (blood) and -uria (urine condition), meaning blood present in the urine.
AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 3
The term 'dyspnea' refers to: