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What is the definition of a tendon?
What is the definition of a tendon?
A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
The center of the abdomen is the:
The center of the abdomen is the:
- Hypogastric region
- Right upper quadrant
- Left lower quadrant
- Epigastric region
- Umbilical region (correct)
Which is NOT a body cavity?
Which is NOT a body cavity?
- Epigastric (correct)
- Thoracic
- Pelvic
- Cranial
- Abdominal
A synonym for posterior is:
A synonym for posterior is:
The brain is located in the:
The brain is located in the:
Which of the following words, meaning a combination of carbohydrate and protein, is correctly spelled?
Which of the following words, meaning a combination of carbohydrate and protein, is correctly spelled?
Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure?
Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure?
The diaphragm separates the _______________ and _________________ cavities.
The diaphragm separates the _______________ and _________________ cavities.
A synonym for coronal is:
A synonym for coronal is:
The female reproductive system contains the:
The female reproductive system contains the:
Nervous tissue is found in:
Nervous tissue is found in:
Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole?
Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole?
The thymus and spleen are located in the_____________________ system.
The thymus and spleen are located in the_____________________ system.
Posterior means _________________ and is opposite to ____________________.
Posterior means _________________ and is opposite to ____________________.
The term for lying flat on the belly is _____________ and its Latin meaning is ______________.
The term for lying flat on the belly is _____________ and its Latin meaning is ______________.
The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated _______________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called_____________________.
The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated _______________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called_____________________.
The organelle responsible for the manufacture of protein is the:
The organelle responsible for the manufacture of protein is the:
__________________ transmits impulses for coordination and sensory perception.
__________________ transmits impulses for coordination and sensory perception.
Which word means within the cell?
Which word means within the cell?
For the term gastroenterology, which definition is accurate?
For the term gastroenterology, which definition is accurate?
Which of the following words has a suffix that means inflammation?
Which of the following words has a suffix that means inflammation?
Which of the following terms uses a suffix to indicate infection or inflammation?
Which of the following terms uses a suffix to indicate infection or inflammation?
An example of a combining form in a medical term is:
An example of a combining form in a medical term is:
This term means one who studies the female reproductive system.
This term means one who studies the female reproductive system.
The correct term for a specialist in disorders of the female reproductive system:
The correct term for a specialist in disorders of the female reproductive system:
Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to a visual examination of a body part such as a joint.
Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to a visual examination of a body part such as a joint.
In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean?
In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean?
Which of the following terms means pertaining to above the stomach?
Which of the following terms means pertaining to above the stomach?
Someone who has severe migraines will go see this specialist:
Someone who has severe migraines will go see this specialist:
In the term arthroplasty, what is the suffix and what does the suffix mean?
In the term arthroplasty, what is the suffix and what does the suffix mean?
Retroverted means:
Retroverted means:
An example of a word with two combining forms is:
An example of a word with two combining forms is:
An abdominoplasty would be a surgical:
An abdominoplasty would be a surgical:
In the term hypotension, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?
In the term hypotension, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?
The suffix that describes surgical fixation is:
The suffix that describes surgical fixation is:
A suffix that is added to a root or combining form that produces a medical term that describes a symptom or sign of a disease process is:
A suffix that is added to a root or combining form that produces a medical term that describes a symptom or sign of a disease process is:
The term meaning inflammation of the stomach is:
The term meaning inflammation of the stomach is:
Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth.
Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth.
Arthroscopy has the combining form arthr/o-, from the Greek word for:
Arthroscopy has the combining form arthr/o-, from the Greek word for:
Arthropathy would be a disease of:
Arthropathy would be a disease of:
In the term unipolar, what is the prefix, root word, and suffix?
In the term unipolar, what is the prefix, root word, and suffix?
Which of the two prefixes are opposites?
Which of the two prefixes are opposites?
Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice?
Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice?
Hyper- and Supra- both have the same meaning of:
Hyper- and Supra- both have the same meaning of:
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
The term gastroscopy means:
The term gastroscopy means:
Which term is spelled correctly?
Which term is spelled correctly?
Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms arthroscopy and respiratory?
Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms arthroscopy and respiratory?
-ology is an example of:
-ology is an example of:
Which of the following elements is the root for the word dermatitis?
Which of the following elements is the root for the word dermatitis?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to an infection or inflammation.
Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to an infection or inflammation.
Which of the following terms has a suffix that means surgical fixation?
Which of the following terms has a suffix that means surgical fixation?
The medical term for paralysis of all four limbs is:
The medical term for paralysis of all four limbs is:
Choose the correct term that means the structure around the heart.
Choose the correct term that means the structure around the heart.
In the term circumcision, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?
In the term circumcision, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?
Which term does NOT represent a surgical suffix?
Which term does NOT represent a surgical suffix?
Dermatitis is:
Dermatitis is:
Which term is spelled correctly?
Which term is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Epidermis would be:
Epidermis would be:
Choose the correct suffix for the term that means a disease of an organ such as the heart.
Choose the correct suffix for the term that means a disease of an organ such as the heart.
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following are the roots for the words gynecology, arthroscopy, and hypogastric?
Which of the following are the roots for the words gynecology, arthroscopy, and hypogastric?
If rhino means nose, what would a surgical repair of a broken nose be called?
If rhino means nose, what would a surgical repair of a broken nose be called?
Choose the term that means higher than normal blood pressure.
Choose the term that means higher than normal blood pressure.
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following words has a suffix that means repair?
Which of the following words has a suffix that means repair?
A root with a combining vowel added to it is called:
A root with a combining vowel added to it is called:
The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is ______________, and its adjective form is ______________.
The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is ______________, and its adjective form is ______________.
The nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are parts of the __________________ system.
The nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are parts of the __________________ system.
Which of the following words means pertaining to the back?
Which of the following words means pertaining to the back?
Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones?
Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones?
Which of the following words means study of the cell?
Which of the following words means study of the cell?
Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four?
Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four?
A synonym for transverse plane is:
A synonym for transverse plane is:
The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the _______________ system.
The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the _______________ system.
Which term with a root and suffix refers to a specialist who studies tissue?
Which term with a root and suffix refers to a specialist who studies tissue?
Which of the following terms includes a word that specifies the position relative to a plane in the body?
Which of the following terms includes a word that specifies the position relative to a plane in the body?
LUQ is an abbreviation referring to:
LUQ is an abbreviation referring to:
Which best describes the anatomical position?
Which best describes the anatomical position?
The source of hereditary characteristics is:
The source of hereditary characteristics is:
A tracheostomy is an opening into the , used to treat_.
A tracheostomy is an opening into the , used to treat_.
An example of a membrane is the __________________ that covers a _____________.
An example of a membrane is the __________________ that covers a _____________.
Which term means a condition involving the nervous system?
Which term means a condition involving the nervous system?
Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells?
Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells?
The frontal plane divides the body into _________________ and _________________ portions.
The frontal plane divides the body into _________________ and _________________ portions.
Which of the following words means pertaining to or nearer the head?
Which of the following words means pertaining to or nearer the head?
The body is standing erect with feet flat on the floor, face and eyes facing forward, and arms at the sides with the palms facing forward. This position is considered:
The body is standing erect with feet flat on the floor, face and eyes facing forward, and arms at the sides with the palms facing forward. This position is considered:
Which word refers to a condition involving blood poisoning?
Which word refers to a condition involving blood poisoning?
Several tissues work together to carry out specific functions in a(n):
Several tissues work together to carry out specific functions in a(n):
The cardiovascular system is composed of the:
The cardiovascular system is composed of the:
Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled?
Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled?
Digestion occurs in the:
Digestion occurs in the:
Union of a sperm and an egg is known as:
Union of a sperm and an egg is known as:
A thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is a(n):
A thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is a(n):
The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the:
The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the:
Which of the following words means pertaining to the urine?
Which of the following words means pertaining to the urine?
Which of the following words means a bone-producing cell?
Which of the following words means a bone-producing cell?
Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as_______________ tissue.
Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as_______________ tissue.
A(n) _____________________ is a type of ligament.
A(n) _____________________ is a type of ligament.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
- Gastroenterology: Combines "gastr-" (stomach) and "entero-" (intestines) with "-ology" (study of).
- Suffix for Inflammation: -itis indicates inflammation; "Dermatitis" is an example.
- Indication of Infection: "Endocarditis" features a suffix that indicates infection/inflammation.
- Combining Forms: "Cardi/o-" is a combining form relating to the heart.
Specializations and Procedures
- Gynecologist: Specialist in female reproductive health.
- -scopy Suffix: Refers to a visual examination of a body part, like joints.
- Arthroplasty: Indicates a surgical repair of joints.
Anatomical Terms
- Epigastric Region: Pertains to the area above the stomach.
- Dorsal: Refers to the back part of the body.
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Located in the knee; play a vital role in knee stability.
Important Medical Terms
- Hypotension: Condition of lower than normal blood pressure; prefix "hypo-" means less than normal.
- Cytology: The study of cells.
- Septicemia: Condition involving blood poisoning.
Body Structures and Systems
- Respiratory System: Includes nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
- Musculoskeletal System: Involves tissues for movement, includes bones and ligaments.
- Connective Tissue: Binds, supports, and protects other tissues.
Disorders and Conditions
- Hypertension: Condition of higher than normal blood pressure; directly opposite of hypotension.
- Arthropathy: Refers to diseases affecting joints.
Anatomical Position and Planes
- Anatomical Position: Body standing erect, feet flat, arms at sides, and palms facing forward.
- Transverse Plane: Divides body into superior and inferior portions.
Membranes and Cavities
- Membrane: Thin tissue covering structures or cavities; example includes the periosteum, which covers bones.
- Cavities: Major cavities include cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic; "Epigastric" is a region, not a cavity.
Common Abbreviations
- LUQ: Abbreviation for left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Terminology Structure
- Combining Form: A root with a combining vowel (e.g., "Cardi/o-").
- Pathological Suffixes: Indicate symptoms or signs of disease processes.
Synonyms and Opposites
- Above: Terms like "hyper-" and "supra-" both mean above.
- Dorsal vs. Posterior: Both terms refer to the back of the body.
This set of notes covers essential medical terminology concepts, definitions, and anatomical understanding, emphasizing key terms, their functions, and related medical practices.### Definitions
- Holistic: An approach considering the whole system rather than just its parts.
Anatomy and Physiology
- Thymus and Spleen: Located in the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in immune function and fluid balance.
Anatomical Terms
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Posterior: Refers to the position situated behind; opposite of anterior.
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Prone Position: A term for lying flat on the belly; translates from Latin to "bending forward".
Genetics
- Hereditary Characteristics: Abbreviated as DNA, which is found in densely coiled structures called chromosomes.
Cell Biology
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Ribosome: The organelle responsible for protein manufacture; a critical component of cellular function.
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Nervous Tissue: Responsible for transmitting impulses for coordination and sensory perception; essential for communication within the body.
Cellular Terminology
- Intracellular: Refers to processes or components that occur within the cell; opposite of extracellular.
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