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Root Words Related to the Body Quiz

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Which root word refers to the eye?

oto
rhino
myo
ophthalm (correct)

The root word 'neuro' refers to muscles.

False (B)

What root word represents the lungs?

pneumo or pleura

The root word for blood is _ or _.

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Match the following body parts with their root words:

<p>Heart = aort Stomach = gastr(o) Skin = derm Veins = ven(o)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ceph-

Relating to the head.

Mamm(o)-

Relating to the breast.

Pod(o)- or Ped(o)-

Relating to the foot.

Brachi(o)-

Relating to the arm.

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Thorac(o)-

Relating to the chest.

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Head: ceph
Breast: mamm(o)
Arm: brachi(o)
Foot: pod(o) or ped(o)
Chest: thorac(o)
Back: dorsa
Bone: oste(o)
Throat: pharyng or esoph(a)
Shoulder: scapula
Skin: derm
Rib: cost(o)
Wrist: carp(o)
Muscle: myo
Nerves: neur

Head and Neck Regions

Skull: crani
Brain: enceph
Nose: rhino
Eardrum: tympan or myringo
Eye: ophthalm or oculo
Ear: oto
Tooth: odont or dento
Tongue: lingu

Cardiovascular System

Blood: hem(o) or sangu
Aorta: aort
Blood Vessels: angi(o)
Veins: ven(o) or phleb(o)
Blood Clot: thromb(o)
Heart: cardi(o)
Arteries: arteri(o)
Veins and Arteries: vas(c)

Digestive System

Esophagus or Throat: pharyng or esoph(a)
Liver: hepat(o)
Gallbladder: cholecyst
Stomach: gastr(o)
Small Intestine: ileo
Large Intestine / Colon: colo
Lung: pneumo or pleura

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Test your knowledge on the root words related to various parts of the body, including systems such as the cardiovascular and digestive systems. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of medical terminology and anatomy. Perfect for students in health or biology courses!