Head/Neck

Question 1

the head and its major structures are in normal condition

Answer 1

normocephalic

Question 2

the character of a set of teeth especially with regard to their number, kind, and arrangement

Answer 2

dentition

Question 3

pertaining to the neck (also may be pertaining to the cervix with context)

Answer 3

cervical

Question 4

medical phrase for tooth decay or cavities (note spelling)

Answer 4

dental caries

Question 5

medical term for a nosebleed

Answer 5

epistaxis

Question 6

medical term for ear wax

Answer 6

cerumen

Question 7

medical term for neck stiffness; concerning for meningitis

Answer 7

nuchal rigidity

Question 8

a PE test for meningitis that involves pain on full extension of the leg

Answer 8

Kernig’s sign

Question 9

a constellation of signs and symptoms suggestive of meningitis (typically stiff neck, headache, and light sensitivity)

Answer 9

meningismus (-ism is a suffix that refers to any condition)

Question 10

an abnormality in the way teeth align or come together, typically after trauma to the jaw

Answer 10

malocclusion