CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which combining form refers to the stomach?
- entero-
- gastro- (Correct answer)
- cholecysto-
- duodeno-
Correct answer: gastro-
'Gastro-' is the combining form for stomach, used in terms like gastritis and gastrectomy.
Question 2: Where is the epigastric region located on the body?
- Below the umbilicus
- Above the stomach in the upper middle abdomen (Correct answer)
- In the lower right quadrant
- In the left flank area
Correct answer: Above the stomach in the upper middle abdomen
The epigastric region is the upper middle portion of the abdomen, above the stomach.
Question 3: The suffix '-itis' indicates which condition?
- Surgical incision
- Inflammation (Correct answer)
- Disease
- Tumor
Correct answer: Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
Question 4: Which bone is the longest in the human body?
- Humerus
- Tibia
- Femur (Correct answer)
- Radius
Correct answer: Femur
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Question 5: The term 'bradycardia' describes a heart rate that is:
- Irregular
- Abnormally fast
- Abnormally slow (Correct answer)
- Stopped
Correct answer: Abnormally slow
Bradycardia means an abnormally slow heart rate, with 'brady-' meaning slow.
Question 6: Which structure connects muscle to bone?
- Ligament
- Cartilage
- Tendon (Correct answer)
- Fascia
Correct answer: Tendon
Tendons are fibrous connective tissue structures that connect muscles to bones.
Question 7: What does the prefix 'cyano-' indicate?
- Yellow discoloration
- Blue discoloration (Correct answer)
- Red discoloration
- White discoloration
Correct answer: Blue discoloration
The prefix 'cyano-' means blue, as seen in cyanosis — a bluish discoloration of the skin from lack of oxygen.
CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3
Which combining form refers to the stomach?