Chapter 5 - Medical Terminology Flashcards
Week 1
When is it inappropriate to use medical terms and why?
It is inappropriate to use medical terms and complex language when talking with patients and their associates because the terminology can cause confusion and undue concern.
What is the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy (form) determines physiology (function) in a complimentary relationship.
What is the anatomic position?
The anatomic position is of a person standing, facing forward, with their hands at their sides and their palms facing outwards.
How many mid-clavicular lines are there on a normal human body?
A normal human body has two clavicles, therefore there are two mid-clavicular lines.
What organs are in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Liver, Right Kidney, Pancreas, Gallbladder.
What organs are in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
Liver, Spleen, Left Kidney, Stomach, Colon, Pancreas.
What organs are in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen?
Right Kidney, Colon, Small Intestines, Ureter, Bladder, Appendix (Extra: Major Artery & Vein to the Right Leg).
What organs are in the left lower quadrant?
Left Kidney, Colon, Small Intestines, Ureter, Bladder (Extra: Major Artery & Vein to the Left Leg).
Where does the abdomen start?
Just below diaphragm.
Lateral recumbent refers to what?
The recovery position wherein a person is laying on their side.
The majority of ambulance patients are transported via stretcher in what position?
Semi-Fowler.
“You respond to a teenage boy who has taken a hard fall from his dirt bike. He has a deep gash on the outside of his left arm halfway between the shoulder and elbow, and another on the inside of his right arm just above his wrist. His left leg is bent at a funny angle about halfway between hip and knee. When you cut away his pants leg, you see a bone sticking out of a wound on the front side. How will you describe your patient’s injuries over the radio to the hospital staff?”
- Left lateral humerous laceration.
- Right medial forearm laceration.
- Left anterior compound fracture of the femur.
What parts of the body make up the upper extremity? (General terms, not specific bones)
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand.
What parts of the body make up the lower extremity? (General terms, not specific bones)
Thigh, Knee, Leg, Ankle, Foot.
What parts of the body make up the torso? (General terms, not specific bones)
Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis.
Define abdominal quadrants.
The four divisions of the abdomen used to specify location (RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ).
When studying anatomy, what is the reference position?
The anatomic position.
Define anatomy.
The study of body structure and form.
Define anterior.
What is a synonym.
The front of the body.
Synonym: ventral.
Define bilateral.
Provide an antonym.
On both sides.
Antonym: unilateral.
Define combining form.
Provide an example.
A word root with an added prefix and/or suffix to form a new word.
Examples: psych+ology=psychology, small+pox=smallpox.
Define distal.
Provide an antonym.
Further from the torso.
Antonym: proximal.
Define dorsal.
Provide a synonym.
Back of the body, hand, or foot.
Synonym: posterior.
Define Fowler position.
A sitting position.
Define inferior.
Provide an antonym.
Away from the head.
Antonym: superior.
Define lateral.
Provide an antonym.
To the side or away from the midline of the body.
Antonym: medial.
Define midaxillary line.
A line that splits the body into posterior and anterior portions.
Define midclavicular line.
A vertical line drawn through the center of each clavicle.
Define midline.
A vertical line drawn through the center of the body, dividing into right and left halves.
Define palmar.
Referring to the palm of the hand.
Define physiology.
The study of body function.
Define plane.
A two-dimensional flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object.
Define plantar.
Referring to the sole of the foot.
Define prefix.
Provide an example.
A word part added to the beginning of a root to modify its meaning.
Examples: bi+lateral=bilateral, therm/o+meter=thermometer.
Define prone.
Provide an antonym.
Lying face-down.
Antonym: supine.
Define root.
The foundation of a word that is not a word that can be used on its own.
Define suffix.
Provide an example.
A word part added to the end of a root or word to complete its meaning.
Examples: laryng+itis=laryngitis, gastr+ic=gastric
List two prefixes that mean “below”.
List two suffixes that mean “pertaining to”.
Combine the root and its suffix and/or prefix to determine the meaning of each word.
1. Gastritis.
2. Neurology.
3. Hepatitis.
4. Postnasal.
5. Tachycardia.
6. Bradypnea.
7. Neuritis.
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach.
- Neurology: Study of
