12 Questions
What does the root word 'cardio' refer to?
Heart
Which anatomical position describes the body facing upward?
Supine
What does the suffix '-ology' typically indicate in a medical term?
Study of
A cardiologist specializes in the study and treatment of which organ?
Heart
What does the prefix 'hyper-' signify in medical terminology?
Above normal, high
In anatomical terms, what does 'prone' body position refer to?
'Facing downward'
Which term is used to describe the body position when lying on the right side?
Right lateral recumbent
What term is the opposite of 'superior'?
Inferior
Which directional term describes a position closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body?
Proximal
In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'anterior'?
Posterior
Which cavity contains the brain?
Cranial cavity
Which directional term is used to describe a position away from the body surface?
Deep
Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Medical terminology is the language used in medicine
- Medical terminology is based on Greek and Latin words
- A cardiologist is a medical specialist who studies the heart (Cardio- means heart, -ology means study of)
Word Parts
- Root words, prefixes, and suffixes are used to build medical terminology
- Examples of root words: Cardio (heart), Neuro (nerve), Naso (nose/nasal), Oro (mouth/oral)
- Examples of prefixes: Hyper- (above normal, high), Hypo- (below normal, low)
- Examples of suffixes: -ology (study of), -al (pertaining to), -ist (one who specializes in)
Anatomical Terms
- Anatomical position is a standard reference point for the body
- Right and left refer to the body's right and left sides
- Body positions: Supine (lying on the back), Prone (lying on the stomach)
- Lateral recumbent positions: Right lateral recumbent (lying on the right side), Left lateral recumbent (lying on the left side)
Directional Terms
- Medial (toward the midline of the body), Lateral (away from the midline)
- Superior (above), Inferior (below)
- Distal (away from the point of attachment), Proximal (toward the point of attachment)
- Anterior/Ventral (front), Posterior/Dorsal (back)
- Superficial (near the surface), Deep (far from the surface), Internal (inside), External (outside)
Body Regions and Cavities
- Cranial cavity (contains the brain)
- Thoracic cavity (contains the lungs and heart)
- Abdominal cavity (contains the digestive organs)
- Pelvic cavity (contains the reproductive organs)
Test your knowledge on Medical Terminology with a focus on Body Regions and Cavities. The quiz covers topics related to the study of the heart and medical language.
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