MT Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5

Question 1

The anatomical term 'anterior' is synonymous with:

Accepted Answer

ventral

Answer

Anterior and ventral both refer to the front surface of the body in human anatomical terminology.

Question 2

The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

heart

Answer

'Cardi/o' comes from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart, as used in cardiology and cardiomegaly.

Question 3

What does the suffix '-scopy' indicate?

Accepted Answer

visual examination using an instrument

Answer

'-Scopy' means process of visual examination using a scope instrument, as in bronchoscopy.

Question 4

The prefix 'poly-' in medical terminology means:

Accepted Answer

many or much

Answer

'Poly-' is a Greek prefix meaning many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination).

Question 5

Which term correctly describes the space between the lungs containing the heart and great vessels?

Accepted Answer

mediastinum

Answer

The mediastinum is the central chest compartment between the lungs housing the heart, trachea, and esophagus.

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