NHI Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?
- Hyper-
- Sub- (Correct answer)
- Supra-
- Peri-
Correct answer: Sub-
Sub- is a Latin prefix meaning below or under, as in subcutaneous (under the skin).
Question 2: The term 'nephro-' refers to which organ?
- Liver
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Lung
- Spleen
Correct answer: Kidney
Nephro- is the Greek root for kidney, used in terms like nephrology and nephritis.
Question 3: What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?
- Surgical removal
- Inflammation (Correct answer)
- Disease of
- Tumor
Correct answer: Inflammation
The suffix -itis denotes inflammation, as seen in appendicitis or arthritis.
Question 4: Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior halves?
- Sagittal plane
- Coronal plane
- Transverse plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Transverse plane
The transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.
Question 5: The term 'bradycardia' means:
- Fast heart rate
- Irregular heart rate
- Slow heart rate (Correct answer)
- Absent heart rate
Correct answer: Slow heart rate
Brady- means slow, and -cardia refers to heart condition, so bradycardia is a slow heart rate (below 60 bpm).
Question 6: Which suffix means 'surgical repair or reconstruction'?
- -ectomy
- -ostomy
- -plasty (Correct answer)
- -scopy
Correct answer: -plasty
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).
Question 7: The anatomical term 'lateral' means:
- Toward the midline
- Away from the midline (Correct answer)
- Toward the back
- Toward the front
Correct answer: Away from the midline
Lateral describes a position away from the body's midline, opposite of medial.
NHI Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?