CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?
- hyper-
- supra-
- hypo- (Correct answer)
- epi-
Correct answer: hypo-
The prefix 'hypo-' means below or under, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Question 2: The term 'hepatomegaly' refers to enlargement of which organ?
- Heart
- Spleen
- Kidney
- Liver (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Liver
'Hepato-' is the combining form for liver, so hepatomegaly means enlargement of the liver.
Question 3: What is the anatomical term for the kneecap?
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Patella (Correct answer)
- Calcaneus
Correct answer: Patella
The patella is the small, flat, triangular bone commonly known as the kneecap.
Question 4: Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?
- -plasty
- -ectomy (Correct answer)
- -otomy
- -oscopy
Correct answer: -ectomy
The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal or excision of a body part.
Question 5: The combining form 'nephro-' refers to which organ?
- Lungs
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Bladder
- Liver
Correct answer: Kidney
'Nephro-' is the combining form for kidney, as seen in terms like nephrology and nephritis.
Question 6: Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
- Frontal plane
- Transverse plane
- Sagittal plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Sagittal plane
The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Question 7: The term 'dysuria' most accurately describes which symptom?
- Painful or difficult urination (Correct answer)
- Absence of urination
- Excessive urination
- Blood in urine
Correct answer: Painful or difficult urination
Dysuria is defined as painful or difficult urination, with 'dys-' meaning painful/difficult.
CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?