AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 4

Question 1

Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or origin?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

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Distal

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Lateral

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Inferior

Question 2

The combining form 'neur/o' relates to:

Accepted Answer

Nerves

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Blood vessels

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Muscles

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Bones

Question 3

The largest internal organ in the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Lungs

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Brain

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Kidneys

Question 4

A patient is described as being in the 'prone' position. This means the patient is:

Accepted Answer

Lying face down

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Lying face up

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Standing upright

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Sitting at a 45-degree angle

Question 5

The prefix 'tachy-' means:

Accepted Answer

Fast or rapid

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Slow

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Painful

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Deficient

Question 6

The term 'erythrocyte' refers to a:

Accepted Answer

Red blood cell

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White blood cell

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Platelet

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Stem cell

Question 7

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Pelvic cavity

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Spinal cavity