NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology 5

Question 1

The suffix '-plasty' means:

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair or reconstruction

Answer

The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose job).

Question 2

Which term describes the front surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

Answer

Anterior (ventral) refers to the front surface of the body, opposite of posterior.

Question 3

The combining form 'neur/o' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Nerve

Answer

The combining form 'neur/o' refers to nerves, as in neurology (study of the nervous system).

Question 4

What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Many

Answer

The prefix 'poly-' means many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination) or polycystic.

Question 5

The term 'subcutaneous' means:

Accepted Answer

Below the skin

Answer

'Sub-' means below and 'cutane/o' means skin, so subcutaneous means beneath the skin layer.

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