Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

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Dyspnea refers to:
Answer: Difficult or labored breathing
Dys- (difficult) plus -pnea (breathing) means labored breathing.
The suffix "-ectomy" means:
Answer: Surgical removal
-ectomy denotes surgical excision, as in appendectomy.
The patella is more commonly known as the:
Answer: Kneecap
The patella is the small triangular bone at the front of the knee.
Tendons connect:
Answer: Muscle to bone
Tendons attach muscle to bone, transmitting force for movement.
A patient in the supine position is lying:
Answer: Face up
Supine means lying on the back, face up.
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Answer: Nephron
The nephron filters blood and forms urine and is the kidney's basic functional unit.
The cerebellum is primarily responsible for:
Answer: Coordination and balance
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, posture, and balance.

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