Medical Terminology and Anatomy Quiz
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What is the root word for fever?

  • Pyro
  • Feverus
  • Thermo
  • Pyr (correct)

    • What root word means new?

  • Neo (correct)
  • Novo
  • Proto
  • Fresh

    • What does the suffix -it typically signify?

  • Condition of
  • Study of
  • Removal
  • Inflammation (correct)

    • Which of the following correctly defines the acronym SOAP in medical records?

    <p>Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically owns patients' medical records?

    <p>The healthcare providers treating the patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix -pathy refer to?

    <p>A condition related to a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anatomical terminology, what is the primary distinction between flexion and extension?

    <p>Flexion decreases the angle between body parts, while extension increases it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers specifically to the position of a body part when facing forwards?

    <p>Anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary meaning of the prefix 'epi-'?

    <p>Above or upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the terms 'intra' and 'enter' differ in a medical context?

    <p>'Intra' indicates within, while 'enter' relates to the intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology

    • The root word for fever is "febr"
    • The root word meaning "new" is "neo"
    • The root word meaning tumor is "onc"
    • The root word meaning death is "thanat"
    • The suffix "-it" means pertaining to
    • SOAP stands for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan
    • Patients own their medical records

    Anatomy

    • The prefix -hyper means above or excessive
    • The prefix -hypo means below or deficient
    • The prefix epi- means on or above
    • The prefix circum- means around or surrounding
    • The suffix "-itis" means inflammation
    • The prefix -intra means within
    • The prefix -enter means intestine
    • The cranial cavity contains the brain
    • The anatomical position is standing erect, with arms at the side, palms facing forward, and feet slightly apart
    • Posterior refers to the back of the body
    • Anterior refers to the front of the body
    • Pronation is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downward
    • Supination is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces upward
    • The term for severe itching is pruritus
    • There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, 5 sacral vertebrae, and 4 coccygeal vertebrae.
    • Flexion is the bending of a joint
    • Extension is the straightening of a joint
    • The origin is the point where a muscle attaches to a stationary bone
    • The insertion is the point where a muscle attaches to a movable bone
    • The suffix "-ology" means the study of
    • The suffix "-gist" means a specialist in
    • The suffix "-pathy" means disease

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    Test your knowledge on medical terminology and basic anatomy concepts. This quiz covers key root words, prefixes, suffixes, and anatomical positions necessary for understanding medical language. Perfect for students in health-related fields.

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