Medical Terminology Plurals Quiz

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What is the correct plural form of 'thorax'?

  • thoraces (correct)
  • thoraxae
  • thoraxes
  • thoracums

Which of the following medical terms correctly translates to its plural form?

  • ovex - ova
  • vertebri - vertebra
  • appendices - appendex
  • nuclei - nucleus (correct)

What is the plural for 'phalanx'?

  • phalanxi
  • phalans
  • phalanges (correct)
  • phalanxes

Identify the correct plural form of 'biopsy'.

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Which of these plural forms is incorrectly paired with its singular term?

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Vertebrae

The plural form of words ending in '-a', often used in medical terminology.

Thoraces

The plural form of words ending in '-ax', referring to the chest or thorax.

Appendices

The plural form of words ending in '-ex' or '-ix', often used to refer to anatomical structures.

Nuclei

The plural form of words ending in '-us', often referring to cells or structures within cells.

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Ova

The plural form of words ending in '-um', often used in medical terminology.

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