COBGC Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Question 1

What are the major organs of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina

Answer

Understanding the complete female reproductive anatomy is essential for accurate coding.

Question 2

What is the difference between the endometrium and myometrium?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus; myometrium is the muscular wall

Answer

The uterus has distinct layers: the endometrium (lining that sheds during menstruation) and the myometrium (muscular layer).

Question 3

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in surgical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of a body part

Answer

Common examples: hysterectomy (uterus removal), oophorectomy (ovary removal), salpingectomy (fallopian tube removal).

Question 4

What is the difference between bilateral and unilateral procedures?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral means both sides; unilateral means one side only

Answer

This distinction affects coding: bilateral procedures may use different codes or modifiers than unilateral procedures.

Question 5

What does 'gravida' and 'para' mean in obstetric terminology?

Accepted Answer

Gravida is the number of pregnancies; para is the number of deliveries past 20 weeks

Answer

G3P2 means three pregnancies and two deliveries past viability.

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