Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards
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Which combining form refers to the stomach?
Answer: gastro-
'Gastro-' is the combining form for stomach, used in terms like gastritis and gastrectomy.
Where is the epigastric region located on the body?
Answer: Above the stomach in the upper middle abdomen
The epigastric region is the upper middle portion of the abdomen, above the stomach.
The suffix '-itis' indicates which condition?
Answer: Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
Which bone is the longest in the human body?
Answer: Femur
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
The term 'bradycardia' describes a heart rate that is:
Answer: Abnormally slow
Bradycardia means an abnormally slow heart rate, with 'brady-' meaning slow.
Which structure connects muscle to bone?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are fibrous connective tissue structures that connect muscles to bones.
What does the prefix 'cyano-' indicate?
Answer: Blue discoloration
The prefix 'cyano-' means blue, as seen in cyanosis — a bluish discoloration of the skin from lack of oxygen.