Medical Terminology Quiz

What part of the brain is responsible for equilibrium, coordination, posture, and muscle actions?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Medulla Oblongata

• Pons

What is the term for an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back?

• Lordosis

• Scoliosis

• Kyphosis

• Osteoporosis

Which layer of skin is the second layer?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutis

What is the medical term for a breathing rate above 20 breaths per minute?

• Bradypnea

• Dyspnea

• Tachypnea

• Apnea

Who is a specialist that treats arthritis and disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones?

• Cardiologist

• Rheumatologist

• Dermatologist

• Neurologist

What is the outermost layer of skin visible to the eye?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutis

What is the medical term for a violent jarring or shaking of the head that results in a disturbance of brain function?

• Concussion

• Stroke

• Epilepsy

• Migraine

What is the form of paralysis that mostly affects the movement of the lower body?

• Hemiplegia

• Quadriplegia

• Paraplegia

• Monoplegia

What specialist should a personal trainer refer a 60-year-old female client to if she complains of severe joint pain and has a history of arthritis?

• Dermatologist

• Pulmonologist

• Gerontologist

• Rheumatologist

What is dyspnea and which specialist should be consulted if a client experiences it during exercise?

• Difficulty breathing, consult a Pulmonologist

• Joint pain, consult a Rheumatologist

• Skin irritation, consult a Dermatologist

• Heart discomfort, consult a Cardiologist