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Anatomy and Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The suffix '-plasty' means:

    Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction

    The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose job).

  2. Which term describes the front surface of the body?

    Answer: Anterior

    Anterior (ventral) refers to the front surface of the body, opposite of posterior.

  3. The combining form 'neur/o' refers to:

    Answer: Nerve

    The combining form 'neur/o' refers to nerves, as in neurology (study of the nervous system).

  4. What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

    Answer: Many

    The prefix 'poly-' means many or much, as in polyuria (excessive urination) or polycystic.

  5. The term 'subcutaneous' means:

    Answer: Below the skin

    'Sub-' means below and 'cutane/o' means skin, so subcutaneous means beneath the skin layer.

  6. Which abdominal region is located in the upper middle area?

    Answer: Epigastric region

    The epigastric region is the upper middle section of the abdomen, located above the stomach.

  7. The medical abbreviation 'Hx' stands for:

    Answer: History

    'Hx' is the standard medical abbreviation for history, as in medical history or family history.