Medical Terminology and Anatomy Quiz

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What is the combination of a combining form and a suffix that results in a medical term?

Root + adjective

Prefix + combining form

Root + suffix beginning with a vowel

Combining form + consonant suffix (correct)

Why is 'gastropathy' considered a medical term?

It combines a combining form with a suffix that begins with a consonant (correct)

It includes a root and a vowel

It has a prefix and a root

It is three words combined

In the term 'gastropathy,' what does the combining form 'gastr' refer to?

Intestine

Stomach (correct)

Liver

Lung

What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomical positioning?

Nearer to the median plane of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms indicates a position that is farther from the median plane?

Lateral Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct description of the term 'inferior'?

Nearer to the lower end of the body Signup and view all the answers

In anatomical terms, what does 'superior' indicate?

Nearer to the upper end of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a position that is nearest to the lower end of the body?

Inferior Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hyper' mean in medical terms?

Above normal Signup and view all the answers

What term is formed by adding the prefix 'hypo' to 'therm'?

Hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a condition of high temperature?

Hyperthermia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a prefix with its meaning?

Hyper - Above normal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would likely result in hypothermia?

Prolonged exposure to cold Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical term describes the anterior surface of the hand?

Palmar Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'efferent' refer to in anatomical terms?

Flow away from the reference point Signup and view all the answers

Which term indicates the sole or inferior surface of the foot?

Plantar Signup and view all the answers

What does 'afferent' signify in terms of anatomical direction?

Flow toward the reference point Signup and view all the answers

What does flexion refer to in terms of joint movement?

Decreasing the angle of a joint in the sagittal plane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'palmar'?

The anterior surface of the hand Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the dorsum?

The dorsal surface of the hand or foot Signup and view all the answers

In which anatomical plane does flexion occur?

Sagittal plane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements would NOT be classified as flexion?

Straightening the leg at the knee Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite movement of flexion?

Extension Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes and Medical Terms

Adding "hypo" to "therm" forms the term "hypothermia," meaning low temperature.
"Hyper" prefixed to "therm" forms the term "hyperthermia," meaning high temperature.
A medical term combines a root and "o" with a suffix starting with a consonant.
"Gastr" combined with "pathy" (meaning disease) forms the term "gastropathy," meaning a disease of the stomach.

Anatomical Terms

Medial refers to structures closer to the median plane of the body.
Lateral refers to structures further from the median plane of the body.
Superior refers to structures closer to the top of the body.
Inferior refers to structures closer to the bottom of the body.
Afferent describes structures where flow is directed towards a reference point.
Efferent describes structures where flow is directed away from a reference point.
Palmar refers to the front surface of the hand.
Plantar refers to the sole (inferior surface) of the foot.
Deep describes structures located internally.
Dorsal refers to the back surface of the hand or foot.

Terms of Movements

Flexion is a movement that decreases the angle of a joint in the sagittal plane.

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Test your knowledge on medical prefixes and anatomical terms. This quiz covers key concepts such as 'hypothermia', 'gastropathy', and the directional terms used in anatomy. Sharpen your understanding of how these terms relate to the human body.