NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The suffix '-plasty' means:
- Surgical repair or reconstruction (Correct answer)
- Destruction of tissue
- Study of
- Rupture of
Correct answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction
The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose job).
Question 2: Which term describes the front surface of the body?
- Posterior
- Lateral
- Anterior (Correct answer)
- Medial
Correct answer: Anterior
Anterior (ventral) refers to the front surface of the body, opposite of posterior.
Question 3: The combining form 'neur/o' refers to:
- Muscle
- Bone
- Nerve (Correct answer)
- Kidney
Correct answer: Nerve
The combining form 'neur/o' refers to nerves, as in neurology (study of the nervous system).
Question 4: What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?
- One
- Two
- Many (Correct answer)
- Half
Correct answer: Many
The prefix 'poly-' means many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination) or polycystic.
Question 5: The term 'subcutaneous' means:
- Above the skin
- Within the muscle
- Below the skin (Correct answer)
- Through the skin
Correct answer: Below the skin
'Sub-' means below and 'cutane/o' means skin, so subcutaneous means beneath the skin layer.
Question 6: Which abdominal region is located in the upper middle area?
- Hypogastric region
- Epigastric region (Correct answer)
- Umbilical region
- Iliac region
Correct answer: Epigastric region
The epigastric region is the upper middle section of the abdomen, located above the stomach.
Question 7: The medical abbreviation 'Hx' stands for:
- Heart examination
- History (Correct answer)
- Hypertension
- Hexadecimal
Correct answer: History
'Hx' is the standard medical abbreviation for history, as in medical history or family history.
NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology 5
The suffix '-plasty' means: