Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

The term 'anoxia' means:

Answer: Complete absence of oxygen

Anoxia means a complete absence of oxygen in body tissues; 'an-' means without and '-oxia' relates to oxygen.

Which anatomical region is referred to as the 'antecubital' area?

Answer: Front of the elbow

The antecubital area is the front (anterior) of the elbow, commonly used for IV placement and blood draws.

The medical prefix 'hemo-' or 'hema-' refers to:

Answer: Blood

Hemo- and hema- both relate to blood, as in hemoglobin, hemorrhage, and hematoma.

The 'epiglottis' is best described as:

Answer: A cartilage flap that prevents food from entering the trachea

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped cartilage flap that closes over the trachea during swallowing to prevent aspiration.

The suffix '-itis' indicates:

Answer: Inflammation

-Itis means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflamed appendix), bronchitis (inflamed bronchi), and gastritis.

In anatomical position, the palms of the hands are facing:

Answer: Anteriorly (forward)

In the standard anatomical position, the body is erect, facing forward, with palms facing anteriorly (forward).

The term 'bilateral' means:

Answer: Affecting both sides of the body

Bilateral means involving both sides; 'bi-' means two and '-lateral' means sides.