BTC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

The prefix 'tachy-' in medical terminology means:

Accepted Answer

fast

Answer

Tachy- means rapid or fast, as in tachycardia (fast heart rate).

Question 2

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into left and right portions.

Question 3

The suffix '-ectomy' refers to:

Accepted Answer

surgical removal

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, as seen in hepatitis (liver inflammation).

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