NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

The medical term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Difficult or painful breathing

Answer

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

Question 2

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?

Accepted Answer

Transverse plane

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

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

Question 4

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of

Answer

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

Question 5

The anatomical position is described as:

Accepted Answer

Body erect, facing forward, palms facing forward

Answer

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

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