NHI Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which suffix means 'an abnormal condition or disease'?
- -itis
- -osis (Correct answer)
- -ectomy
- -plasty
Correct answer: -osis
The suffix -osis denotes an abnormal condition or disease process, such as fibrosis or necrosis.
Question 2: The term 'anterior' in anatomy means:
- Toward the back
- Toward the front (Correct answer)
- Toward the side
- Toward the top
Correct answer: Toward the front
Anterior (also called ventral) means toward the front of the body.
Question 3: Which combining form refers to the skin?
- Myo-
- Neuro-
- Dermato- (Correct answer)
- Arthro-
Correct answer: Dermato-
Dermato- (or derm-) is the combining form for skin, used in dermatology and dermatitis.
Question 4: The prefix 'poly-' means:
- One
- Two
- Many (Correct answer)
- Half
Correct answer: Many
Poly- means many or multiple, as in polydipsia (excessive thirst) or polyuria (excessive urination).
Question 5: What is the medical term for the collarbone?
- Scapula
- Clavicle (Correct answer)
- Sternum
- Acromion
Correct answer: Clavicle
The clavicle is commonly known as the collarbone and connects the sternum to the scapula.
Question 6: The suffix '-emia' refers to a condition of:
- Urine
- Blood (Correct answer)
- Tissue
- Lymph
Correct answer: Blood
The suffix -emia denotes a condition of the blood, as in anemia (low blood cells) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
Question 7: Which directional term means 'closer to the point of attachment'?
- Distal
- Lateral
- Proximal (Correct answer)
- Inferior
Correct answer: Proximal
Proximal means nearer to the point of origin or attachment, while distal means farther away.
NHI Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4
Which suffix means 'an abnormal condition or disease'?