AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 3

Question 1

The term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Standing, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

The suffix -itis means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) and arthritis (inflammation of joints).

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