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CCHI Medical Terminology and Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

    Answer: Thoracic cavity

    The thoracic cavity is located in the chest and contains the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

  2. What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' mean, commonly used by healthcare interpreters?

    Answer: Nothing by mouth

    NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, often instructed before surgery.

  3. The term 'bilateral' in a clinical setting means:

    Answer: On both sides

    Bilateral means affecting or occurring on both sides of the body, such as bilateral pneumonia affecting both lungs.

  4. Which suffix means 'inflammation' in medical terminology?

    Answer: -itis

    The suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) or arthritis (joint inflammation).

  5. What does 'tachycardia' mean?

    Answer: Rapid heart rate

    Tachycardia refers to a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate, typically over 100 beats per minute in adults.

  6. In anatomy, which term refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin?

    Answer: Proximal

    Proximal describes a position nearer to the point of attachment or origin, such as the proximal end of the femur near the hip.

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