6.1: Medical Terminology 🚑

Question 1

Cartilage

Answer 1

Connective tissue that allows smooth movement of joints.

Question 2

Tendons

Answer 2

Connect muscle to bone.

Question 3

Ligaments

Answer 3

Connect bone to the bone.

Question 4

Abdominal Quadrants

Answer 4

The four abdominal quadrants are based on the intersection of the midline and the traverse line.

Question 5

Recovery Position (Lateral Decubitus)

Answer 5

Lying on the left or right side.

Question 6

Fowler Position

Answer 6

Seated at a 30°- 45° angle, head elevated.

Question 7

Prone Position

Answer 7

Lying on your stomach, face down.

Question 8

Supine Position

Answer 8

Lying on your back, face up.

Question 9

Extension (plus example)

Answer 9

Straightening the joint, or increasing the angle of a joint.

Ex: Bend your arm so there is a 90° angle between your forearm and upper arm. Extend the arm so both portions of the arm form a straight line.

Question 10

Flexion (plus example)

Answer 10

Bending the joint, or decreasing the angle of a joint.

Ex: Stand in anatomical position. Leave your upper leg in position, bend at the knee, and lift the lower leg behind you.

Question 11

Adduction (plus example)

Answer 11

A movement towards the mid-line.

Ex: With your arms straight out at your sides, move them down to the anatomical position.

Question 12

Abduction (plus example)

Answer 12

A movement away from the mid-line.

Ex: Start in anatomical position; lift your arms straight up at your sides (not in front of you).

Question 13

Lateral (plus example)

Answer 13

Farther from the mid-line.

Ex: The outside of the knee.

Question 14

Medial (plus example)

Answer 14

Closer to the mid-line.

Ex: The inside of the knee.

Question 15

Distal

Answer 15

Farther from the point of attachment.

Question 16

Proximal

Answer 16

Closer to the point of attachment.

Question 17

Anterior (Ventral)

Answer 17

The front side of the body (in front of).

Question 18

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 18

The back side of the body (coming after).

Question 19

Frontal Plane (Mid-Axillary Line)

Answer 19

Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back). The division happens at the armpit.

Question 20

Transverse Plane

Answer 20

Divides the body into top and bottom with the belly button as the divider.

Question 21

Midline

Answer 21

A line centered with the body dividing the left and right sides of the body.

Question 22

Anatomical Position

Answer 22

The body is in the stand position, arms at the sides, with palms facing forward.

Question 23

Pathophysiology

Answer 23

The study of diseases or injury.

Question 24

Homeostasis

Answer 24

A self-regulating process where the body functions optimally while adjusting to varying conditions.

Question 25

Physiology

Answer 25

The study of the function of the human body.

Question 26

Anatomy

Answer 26

The study of the structure of the body.