EMT Chapter 5: Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the study of the functions of the body called?
A
Physiology
2
Q
What is the structure of the body referred to as?
A
Anatomy
3
Q
What is the anatomic position best described as?
A
Standing, Facing Forward, Palms Facing Forward
4
Q
What is the imaginary line down the center of the body that passes between the eyes and extends down past the umbilicus called?
A
The Midline
5
Q
What is the term that refers to a position closer to the midline?
A
Medial
6
Q
What is added to the beginnings of root words to modify or qualify their meaning?
A
Prefixes
7
Q
What is the medical term that refers to “both sides” of something?
A
Bilateral
8
Q
What is the term that describes a patient who is transported in a seated position?
A
The Fowler Position
