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Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. Ligaments connect:

    Answer: Bone to bone

    Ligaments connect bone to bone and stabilize joints.

  2. An erythrocyte is a:

    Answer: Red blood cell

    Erythro- means red, so an erythrocyte is a red blood cell.

  3. Pronation of the forearm turns the palm:

    Answer: Downward (posteriorly)

    Pronation rotates the forearm so the palm faces down or backward.

  4. The elbow is ___ to the wrist.

    Answer: Proximal

    The elbow is nearer the trunk than the wrist, so it is proximal.

  5. Osteoporosis is characterized by:

    Answer: Decreased bone density

    Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density that makes bones porous and fragile.

  6. The combining form "gastro-" refers to the:

    Answer: Stomach

    Gastro- refers to the stomach.

  7. Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the:

    Answer: Alveoli

    Alveoli are the tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with blood.

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