Med Term: Ch 1 & 2 Quiz

What does the suffix -plasty mean?

• Surgical repair

• Blood condition

• Pertaining to

• Inflammation

Which prefix means 'against'?

• anti-

• bi-

• ante-

• a-

What is the meaning of the suffix -itis?

• Specialist (one who studies)

• In; within

• On; over; upon

• Inflammation

What does the prefix intra- mean?

• Around; surrounding

• Within; into

• Between

• Below; under

Which term refers to the study of muscles?

• log/o

• my/o

• nephr/o

• nas/o

What does the combining form cardi/o refer to?

• Alveolus; air sac

• Joint

• Heart

• Tail

What does the prefix hyper- mean?

• In; within

• Below; below normal; deficient

• Above; above normal; excessive

• Between

Which anatomical plane divides the body into front and back portions?

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

What is the meaning of the term 'proximal'?

• Near the tail or inferior

• Near the head

• Away from the point of origin; far; distant

• Near point of origin

What does the abbreviation ECG stand for?

• Electrocardiogram

• Epidemic

• Endogenous

• Emergency room