Sports Medicine Exam Medical Terminology

When did sports medicine begin developing into a recognized field?

• Late nineteenth century

• Early twentieth century

• Mid-twentieth century

• Late twentieth century

What does sports medicine involve in terms of language?

• Only abbreviations

• Only prefixes and suffixes

• Terminology, abbreviations, prefixes, suffixes, and root words

• Only root words

What is the primary focus of sports medicine?

• Nutrition for athletes

• Health care for those seriously involved in exercise and sport

• Developing new sports equipment

• Coaching techniques

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• It is grammatically incorrect.

• It is too detailed and confusing.

• It is a complete sentence and provides all necessary information.

What does the term "Medial" refer to in anatomical terminology?

• The side of the body that is closer to the midline

• The side of the body that is farther from the midline

• The upper part of the body

• The lower part of the body

What is the "Joint Line" in the context of anatomy?

• The line where two bones meet to form a joint

• The line that divides the body into left and right halves

• The line that separates the upper and lower body

• The line that marks the boundary of a muscle

What does "Tenderness" indicate in a medical examination?

• Pain or discomfort when an area is touched

• Swelling in a specific area

• Redness of the skin

• Increased flexibility of a joint

What is the anatomical position referred to in the learning material?

• Our frame of reference.

• Names for movements of the body.

• Three planes of the body.

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Which term indicates that "Left & right just aren't good enough"?

• Anatomical Position

• Directional Terms

• Anatomical Planes

• Kinesiological Movements

How many anatomical planes of the body are mentioned in the learning material?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four