Principles of HS Med term quiz

Which directional term means above?

• lateral
• inferior
• superior
• anterior

Which directional term means to the side?

• posterior
• medial
• anterior
• lateral

Which directional term means middle

• medial
• distal
• proximal
• lateral

Which term means the back?

• ventral
• dorsal
• anterior
• inferior

Which term means closest to the point of origin

• lateral
• medial
• proximal
• distal

Which directional term means below?

• superior

• medial

• lateral

• inferior

Which medical suffix means "inflammation of"?

• -osis
• -emia
• -pathy
• -itis

Which medical word root means joint?

• myo-
• osteo-
• arthro-
• dermato-

The (a)   plane separates the body into right and left portions

The (a)   plane separates the body into upper and lower