CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4

Question 1

The term 'hematuria' indicates the presence of what in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Blood

Answer

Hematuria means blood in the urine; 'hemato-' refers to blood.

Question 2

Which term describes a surgical repair or reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

-plasty

Answer

The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose surgery).

Question 3

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Accepted Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.

Question 4

The combining form 'osteo-' pertains to which tissue?

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

'Osteo-' is the combining form for bone, used in terms like osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.

Question 5

In anatomical position, the term 'lateral' refers to movement or position:

Accepted Answer

Away from the midline of the body

Answer

Lateral means away from the midline of the body, while medial means toward the midline.

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