BTC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'tachy-' in medical terminology means:
- slow
- fast (Correct answer)
- abnormal
- painful
Correct answer: fast
Tachy- means rapid or fast, as in tachycardia (fast heart rate).
Question 2: Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
- Frontal plane
- Transverse plane
- Sagittal plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Sagittal plane
The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into left and right portions.
Question 3: The suffix '-ectomy' refers to:
- surgical repair
- surgical removal (Correct answer)
- surgical incision
- visual examination
Correct answer: surgical removal
The suffix -ectomy means surgical excision or removal of a structure.
Question 4: Which term describes the position of the heart relative to the lungs?
- Lateral
- Medial (Correct answer)
- Posterior
- Inferior
Correct answer: Medial
The heart is medial to the lungs, meaning it is closer to the midline of the body.
Question 5: The root word 'hepat/o' refers to which organ?
- Heart
- Kidney
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Spleen
Correct answer: Liver
Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, as seen in hepatitis (liver inflammation).
Question 6: The term 'bilateral' means:
- on one side only
- on both sides (Correct answer)
- across the midline
- between two structures
Correct answer: on both sides
Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.
Question 7: Which suffix indicates a condition of pain?
- -itis
- -osis
- -algia (Correct answer)
- -emia
Correct answer: -algia
The suffix -algia means pain, as in neuralgia (nerve pain) or myalgia (muscle pain).
BTC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
The prefix 'tachy-' in medical terminology means: