Medical Terminology: Chapter 5 Exercise 5-1

Medical Terminology: Chapter 5 Overview

• Thoracic refers to the chest, with the suffix '-ic' indicating a relationship.
• Cephalic denotes something related to the head, utilizing the suffix '-ic'.
• Cervical describes concerns related to the neck, employing the suffix '-al'.
• Abdominal pertains to the abdomen, featuring the suffix '-al'.
• Lumbar refers to the lower back, characterized by the suffix '-ar'.

Inflammation and Examination Terms

• Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) is identified with the suffix '-itis', indicating infection or inflammation.
• Celiac, with pronunciation SE-le-ak, relates to the abdomen, and is classified as an adjective.
• A cephalocaudal examination starts at the head, indicating an assessment from head to toe.
• When examining the abdomen, a supine position is often utilized, where the patient lies on their back.
• A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving an incision through the abdominal wall, used for exploratory purposes.