CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5

Question 1

The term 'subcutaneous' refers to tissue located:

Accepted Answer

Below the skin

Answer

Subcutaneous means beneath the skin; 'sub-' means under and 'cutaneous' refers to the skin.

Question 2

Which term describes an abnormally fast heart rate (above 100 bpm)?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Tachycardia is a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute; 'tachy-' means fast or rapid.

Question 3

The prefix 'peri-' means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Around or surrounding

Answer

'Peri-' means around or surrounding, as in pericardium — the membrane surrounding the heart.

Question 4

Which structure connects bone to bone at a joint?

Accepted Answer

Ligament

Answer

Ligaments are fibrous connective tissue bands that connect bone to bone, stabilizing joints.

Question 5

The combining form 'dermato-' or 'dermo-' refers to which structure?

Accepted Answer

Skin

Answer

'Dermato-' and 'dermo-' are combining forms for skin, as in dermatology and dermatitis.

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