Final Word Review

Question 1

ventral

Answer 1

toward the front of the body, opposite of dorsal

Question 2

distal

Answer 2

situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure

Question 3

proximal

Answer 3

situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure

Question 4

dorsal

Answer 4

toward the back of the body, opposite of ventral

Question 5

transverse plane

Answer 5

horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower portions

Question 6

sagittal plane

Answer 6

vertical plane dividing the body into unequal left and right portions

Question 7

coronal plane

Answer 7

vertical plane dividing the body into front and back portions

Question 8

frontal plane

Answer 8

vertical plane dividing the body into front and back portions (same as coronal)

Question 9

lateral

Answer 9

movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

Question 10

abduction

Answer 10

movement of a limb toward the midline of the body

Question 11

adduction

Answer 11

decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb

Question 12

flexion

Answer 12

increasing the angle between two bones by straightening a limb

Question 13

extension

Answer 13

act of raising or lifting a body part

Question 14

elevation

Answer 14

act of lowering a body part

Question 15

depression

Answer 15

rotating the arm so the palm is turned forward or upward

Question 16

supination

Answer 16

rotating the arm or leg so the palm or sole is turned downward or backward

Question 17

pronation

Question 18

dorsiflexion

Question 19

plantar flexion

Question 20

femoral

Answer 20

femur, or thigh

Question 21

axillary

Answer 21

armpit

Question 22

tarsal

Answer 22

ankle

Question 23

antecubital

Answer 23

front side of the elbow

Question 24

popliteal

Answer 24

back side of the knee

Question 25

cervical

Answer 25

neck

Question 26

genital

Answer 26

external reproductive organs

Question 27

cryosurgery

Answer 27

destruction of abnormal tissue through extreme cold

Question 28

hemiplegia

Answer 28

total paralysis affecting only one side (left or right) of the body

Question 29

cystocele

Answer 29

also known as a prolapsed bladder, a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall

Question 30

aphasia

Answer 30

the loss of the ability to speak, write, and/or comprehend the written or spoken word

Question 31

antiemetic

Answer 31

medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting

Question 32

etiology

Answer 32

study of the causes of diseases

Question 33

laparoscopy

Answer 33

the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen

Question 34

otitis media

Answer 34

inflammation or infection of the middle ear

Question 35

bifurcate

Answer 35

a division into 2 branches or parts

Question 36

lithotripsy

Answer 36

used to break up or crush kidney stones

Question 37

biopsy

Answer 37

removal of a small piece of tissue for examination

Question 38

dyspepsia

Answer 38

pain or discomfort in digestion (indigestion)

Question 39

macrophage

Answer 39

white blood cell that surrounds and kills invading cells

Question 40

adipose tissue

Answer 40

fat

Question 41

anesthesia

Answer 41

without feeling or sensation

Question 42

carcinogen

Answer 42

agent or substance capable of causing cancer

Question 43

hypertension

Answer 43

high blood pressure

Question 44

nocturia

Answer 44

excessive urination at night

Question 45

homeostasis

Answer 45

process maintaining a constant internal environment

Question 46

carpals

Answer 46

wrist bones

Question 47

sprain

Answer 47

injury to a joint when a ligament is wrenched or torn

Question 48

atherosclerosis

Answer 48

narrowing and hardening of arteries due to fatty plaque

Question 49

pericardium

Answer 49

double-walled sac enclosing the heart

Question 50

quadriplegia

Answer 50

paralysis of all 4 extremities

Question 51

cranial

Answer 51

skull

Question 52

polyphagia

Answer 52

excessive hunger

Question 53

pathology

Answer 53

study of all aspects of diseases

Question 54

polydipsia

Answer 54

excessive thirst

Question 55

nosocomial

Answer 55

infection acquired in a hospital or health facility

Question 56

rhinorrhea

Answer 56

watery flow from the nose (runny nose)

Question 57

lacrimal

Answer 57

pertaining to the tear ducts

Question 58

mental

Answer 58

region of the head pertaining to the chin

Question 59

dementia

Answer 59

progressive decline in mental abilities, often with personality changes

Question 60

ambulate

Answer 60

to walk

Question 61

arthritis

Answer 61

inflammation of a joint

Question 62

HPV

Answer 62

human papillomavirus

Question 63

DVT

Answer 63

deep vein thrombosis

Question 64

DM

Answer 64

diabetes mellitus

Question 65

gtts

Answer 65

drops

Question 66

adrenocorticotropic

Answer 66

pituitary hormone stimulating the adrenal cortex

Question 67

scler/o

Answer 67

hard

Question 68

dystaxia

Answer 68

lack of muscle coordination, unsteady gait

Question 69

stat

Answer 69

immediately

Question 70

prn

Answer 70

as needed

Question 71

pc

Answer 71

after meals

Question 72

ac

Answer 72

before meals

Question 73

dyskinesia

Answer 73

impairment of voluntary movement

Question 74

CVA

Answer 74

cerebrovascular accident

Question 75

ischemia

Answer 75

lack of oxygen to tissues due to restricted blood flow

Question 76

NCR

Answer 76

no cardiac resuscitation

Question 77

npo

Answer 77

nothing by mouth