Medical Terminology Quiz

In the word "Arthritis" what is the word ROOT?

• Art

• itis

• Arthr

• ritis

Which of the following is a PREFIX?

• Megaly

• Ectomy

• Itis

• Primi

What is the meaning of the term: nephrologist?

• Kidney specialist

• Liver specialist

• Kidney disease

• Liver disease

What is the plural term for: Vertebra?

• Vertibri

• Vertibras

• Vertebrae

• Vertibrum

What color is described by the root word: Melan/o?

• Orange

• Black

• Green

• Yellow

The wrist is _______ to the elbow.

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Proximal

• Distal

The head is ______ to the chest.

• Anterior

• Superior

• Inferior

• Posterior

A person laying on their belly is in what position?

• Supine

• Anatomical

• Lateral

• Prone

Your sister likes to sleep on her back. What position does she sleep in?

• Supine

• Lateral

• Prone

• Fowler

The tip of a structure is known as the _____?

• Point

• Base

• Apex

• End