Med test

What is the basic structure of a medical word?

Prefix + Word root + Suffix

What does 'cardi/o' mean in medical terminology?

Heart

What is a combining vowel?

A vowel, usually 'o', used to make medical words easier to pronounce.

What does 'hyper-' prefix mean?

High or excessive.

What does '-itis' suffix mean?

Inflammation.

What is the anatomical position?

Standing upright with head and eyes facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward, and feet pointing forward.

What does 'LUQ' stand for?

Left Upper Quadrant.

What does 'hemat/o' refer to in medical terms?

Blood.

What are the four main components of blood?

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

What does 'my/o' or 'muscle' mean?

A word root referring to muscle.

What does 'nephr/o' mean?

Kidney.

What is the term for the study of blood?

Hematology.

What is the meaning of the term 'anemia'?

Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.

What does 'tachy-' prefix mean?

Fast.

What does 'brady-' prefix indicate?

Slow.

What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?

Tendons connect muscle to bone, ligaments connect bone to bone.

How do you define 'proximal' in anatomical terms?

Closer to the limb's point of attachment.

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal.

What does 'arthr/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Joint.

What is the main function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Carry oxygen using hemoglobin.

What organs are found in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)?

Liver, gallbladder, part of right kidney.