Chapter 2 Standard Quiz Review - Medical Terminology

Vocabulary flashcards covering medical terminology concepts from Chapter 2, including body cavities, anatomical planes, cell structures, word roots, and clinical conditions.

Urinary system

The body system that filters blood and removes waste.

Anatomy

The study of the structures of the body.

Thoracic cavity

The body cavity that protects the heart and lungs.

Nucleus

The part of a cell where chromosomes and nucleoplasms are found.

Encephalitis

Inflammation of the brain.

Pelvic cavity

The body cavity that protects the reproductive and excretory system organs.

Liquid connective tissues

Tissues that transport nutrients and waste products throughout the body.

Anomaly

Any deviation from normal.

Inferior

Refers to a structure located below the transverse plane.

Abdominal cavity

The body cavity that protects the major organs of digestion.

-stasis

Control.

Caud/o

Tail.

cyt/o

Cell.

Dysplasis

The abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, and organs.

Muscular dystrophy

A genetic disorder.

DNA

Genetic material found in chromosomes.

Endocrine system

The body system responsible for secreting hormones.

Right iliac region

The anatomical region used to describe the lower right abdominal quadrant.

Cranial cavity

The body cavity that protects the brain.

Peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

Chromosomes

Structures found in the cell nucleus numbering $46$, arranged in $23$ pairs.

Atresia

Congenital absence of a normal opening.