Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Flashcards

The term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Answer: Difficulty breathing

Dyspnea is derived from dys- (difficult/painful) and -pnea (breathing), meaning labored or difficult breathing.

Which of the following is the correct anatomical position?

Answer: Standing, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Standard anatomical position is standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing anteriorly (forward).

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:

Answer: Bone

Oste/o is the combining form for bone, used in terms such as osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Answer: Sagittal plane

The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left portions; the midsagittal plane divides it into equal halves.

The suffix '-itis' indicates:

Answer: Inflammation

The suffix -itis means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) and arthritis (inflammation of joints).

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and intestines?

Answer: Smooth muscle

Smooth (visceral) muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs, blood vessels, and the digestive tract.

The medical term 'hematuria' means:

Answer: Blood in the urine

Hematuria is derived from hemat/o (blood) and -uria (urine condition), meaning blood present in the urine.