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Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. The term 'subcutaneous' means:

    Answer: Beneath the skin

    Subcutaneous means beneath the skin; 'sub-' means below and 'cutaneous' relates to skin.

  2. Which organ is located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen?

    Answer: Spleen

    The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant, while the liver and gallbladder are in the right upper quadrant.

  3. The prefix 'hypo-' means:

    Answer: Below normal

    Hypo- means below or less than normal, as in hypotension (low blood pressure) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

  4. The term 'tachypnea' specifically refers to:

    Answer: Rapid respiratory rate

    Tachypnea means an abnormally fast respiratory rate; 'tachy-' means fast and '-pnea' refers to breathing.

  5. The pericardium is the sac that surrounds the:

    Answer: Heart

    The pericardium is the fibrous sac encasing the heart; pericardial tamponade occurs when fluid accumulates in this space.

  6. When documenting a wound as 'proximal,' the EMT means the wound is:

    Answer: Closer to the point of attachment

    Proximal means closer to the point of origin or attachment, such as the shoulder end of the humerus.

  7. The suffix '-plasty' in medical terminology refers to:

    Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction

    -Plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose surgery) or angioplasty (vessel repair).