NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?

Accepted Answer

hypo-

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hyper-

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supra-

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epi-

Question 2

The term 'bilateral' means:

Accepted Answer

Both sides

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One side only

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Three sides

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No sides

Question 3

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Pelvic cavity

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Cranial cavity

Question 4

The suffix '-itis' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

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Surgical removal

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Disease of

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Tumor

Question 5

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Kidney

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Liver

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Lung

Question 6

The anatomical term 'proximal' means:

Accepted Answer

Closer to the point of origin

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Farther from the point of origin

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Toward the back

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Toward the front

Question 7

Which of the following terms means 'pertaining to the skin'?

Accepted Answer

Cutaneous

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Muscular

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Osseous

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Neural