BTC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

The term 'proximal' describes a structure that is:

Accepted Answer

closer to the point of origin

Answer

Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment or origin of a limb or structure.

Question 2

The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

Cardi/o is the combining form for the heart, as in cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease).

Question 3

Which medical term means inflammation of a joint?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis

Answer

Arthritis combines arthr/o (joint) with -itis (inflammation) to mean joint inflammation.

Question 4

The abdominal region located in the upper middle area of the abdomen is called the:

Accepted Answer

Epigastric region

Answer

The epigastric region is the uppermost central abdominal region, located above the stomach.

Question 5

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Many

Answer

Poly- means many or much, as in polydipsia (excessive thirst) or polyuria (excessive urination).

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