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Anatomy and Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The medical term 'dyspnea' refers to:

    Answer: Difficult or painful breathing

    'Dys-' means difficult or painful, and '-pnea' means breathing, so dyspnea is difficulty breathing.

  2. Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?

    Answer: Transverse plane

    The transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

  3. The combining form 'hepat/o' refers to the:

    Answer: Liver

    The combining form 'hepat/o' refers to the liver, as in hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).

  4. What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

    Answer: Surgical removal of

    The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal or excision, as in appendectomy.

  5. The anatomical position is described as:

    Answer: Body erect, facing forward, palms facing forward

    Standard anatomical position is the body standing erect, facing forward, with palms facing anteriorly (forward).

  6. Which term describes a tumor of fatty tissue?

    Answer: Lipoma

    A lipoma is a benign tumor of fatty tissue; 'lip/o' is the combining form for fat.

  7. The prefix 'brady-' means:

    Answer: Slow

    The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate).