Medical Terminology Final Review

The suffix ____ means "pertaining to."

• -al

• -ic

• both A and B

What does the term lateral mean?

• Near the midline

• Near the point of origin

• Near the side of the body

What does the term medial mean?

• Near the midline

• Near the point of origin

• Near the side of the body

Cephalo means?

• Cross-section of the body

• Chest

• Relating to the cranium/head

Antero means?

• Front

• Back

• Chest

The suffix -scopy means "______."

• process of cutting

• process; condition

• visual exam using a scope

Cranio means "__."

• rib

• tail

• skull

The suffix -itis means " (a)   ."

The suffix -ia means "__."

• inflammation

• condition

• weakness

What does the term distal mean?

• Near the point of origin

• Near the midline

• Away from the point of origin