Anatomical Terms (MT)

What is a suffix?

• A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

• A word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

• The main part of a word that gives the word its basic meaning.

• A word that describes another word.

What is the purpose of anatomical planes terminology?

• To describe the location of structures in relation to anatomical planes

• To explain chemical reactions in the body

• To identify historical events in medicine

• To solve mathematical problems

The femoral region is associated with which part of the body?

• thigh

• chest

• back of head

• navel

Which anatomical term refers to the groin area?

• inguinal

• sternal

• cranial

• pectoral

If someone has a nasal injury, which part of their body is affected?

• nose

• cheek

• skull

• thigh

The occipital region is located at the:

• back of head

• navel

• chest

• buttock

Which term is used for the chest area in anatomy?

• pectoral

• gluteal

• lumbar

• cranial

Which anatomical term also refers to the chest, besides pectoral?

• thoracic

• digital

• abdominal

• buccal

What does the term "umbilical" refer to?

• navel (belly button)

• nose

• thigh

• cheek

What does the term "anterior" refer to in relation to the body?

• Back surface of the body

• Side of the body

• Front surface of the body

• Middle of the body