25 Questions
What term is used to describe the bending of a joint?
Flexion
Which directional term describes turning an extremity away from the midline?
External rotation
What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate when added to terms like flexion or extension?
Maximum range of motion
In which position are a patient's hands when they are pronated?
Toward the ground
Which term is used for movement away from the midline?
Abduction
What is the function of familiarizing yourself with body regions?
To effectively communicate with other professionals
Which cavity contains the brain?
Cranial cavity
What do directional terms describe?
The relative positions of body parts
Which body cavity contains the heart, lungs, and great vessels?
Thoracic cavity
Why is it important to understand the roots of terms like sternocleidomastoid?
To locate the origin and insertion of muscles
What is an eponym in the medical field?
A name of a disease, device, procedure, or drug based on the person who invented, discovered, or first described it
Why is accurate spelling essential in medical terminology?
To avoid serious medical errors
What can altering or deleting a portion of a medical term do?
Alter the content and meaning of the term
What are homonyms in medical terminology?
Pairs of words that are pronounced almost the same way
Which component of a medical term determines its meaning by how they are combined?
Word roots
Which of the following is an example of an acronym according to the text?
USAR
What distinguishes an abbreviation from an acronym?
If it's pronounced as a word
What is a key recommendation regarding abbreviations in EMS documentation?
Ensure the abbreviations are consistent with those approved in your EMS area
Why is it cautioned against using trailing zeros or naked decimals?
To prevent confusion or errors
What should be emphasized when using symbols in medical documentation?
Learn which symbols are acceptable in your service area to avoid confusion or errors
Which directional term describes something on the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
Which position involves the patient lying face down?
Prone
How many quadrants is the abdominal cavity divided into?
4
What is the purpose of the left lateral recumbent position?
To prevent aspiration of vomitus
Which prefix is used to describe the movement of the body or something within it?
Endo-
Test your knowledge of movement and positional terms used in anatomy. This quiz covers concepts such as flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and range of motion in joints.
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