CPC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

What does the suffix '-plasty' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair or reconstruction

Answer

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

Question 2

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into left and right halves.

Question 3

The term 'hematuria' means blood in which body substance?

Accepted Answer

Urine

Answer

Hematuria means blood in the urine; 'hemat/o' means blood and '-uria' refers to urine condition.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Many or much

Answer

The prefix 'poly-' means many or much, as in polydipsia (excessive thirst).

Question 5

Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

Proximal means closer to the point of attachment, while distal means farther from that point.

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