Week 1 Flashcards
(38 cards)
When referring to medical terminology, identify the root for heart, bone and skin
Bone = Osteo Heart = Cardi Skin = Derma
Name the three key word elements relevant to medical terminology
Root - the basic meaning of the word
Prefix - the syllable or letter placed at the start of the word to change it’s meaning
Suffix - the syllable or letter placed at the start of the word to change it’s meaning
A single complete individual capable of responding to stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, and maintenance of homeostasis is termed a(n) ……….. (One word).
Organism
Which of the following belong to the axial region?
Neck, arm, head, pelvic, thigh, thoracic.
Neck, pelvic, head and thoracic
Identify the six structural levels of hierarchy in the body from LEAST to MOST complex
Molecule, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
Fill in the correct term for the following sequence:
Macromolecule, organelle, cell, ……., organ, organ system, organism
Tissue
Which anatomical position divides the body into superior and inferior positions
Transverse
Which anatomical plane divides the body into frontal (ventral) and back (dorsal) sections?
Coronal or Frontal plane
Which anatomical plane divides the body into a left or right section?
Sagittal
The superior and inferior are sections of which anatomical plane?
Transverse
The right and left are sections of which anatomical plane?
Sagittal
The anterior and posterior are sections if which anatomical plane?
Frontal or Coronal
Identify the meaning if these common prefixes.
- hypo
- Epi
- Endo
- Di
Hypo = below Epi = above Endo = within, inside Di = Two
Identify four characteristics of the anatomical position.
- Arms at side
- Face directed forward
- palms facing anteriorly
- feet flat on floor
The suffix ……… Means “the study of”.
Logy
The trachea is ........ To the vertebral column. Lateral Superficial Posterior Ventral
Ventral
Sweating when it is hot is an example of …….. …….. (Two words).
Negative feedback
Formation of a blood cot is an example of which mechanism.
Positive feedback
Labour contraction during birth is an example of …….. Feedback.
Positive
Name the smallest unit of an organism that can carry out all the functions of life.
A cell
The serous membrane that surrounds the lungs is called the ……..
Pleura
The serous membrane that surrounds the heart is the ……..
Pericardium
The serous membrane that surrounds the abdomino-pelvic cavity is called the ……..
Peritoneum
Identify four principal functions of the skeletal system.
- Support
- Protection
- Vitamin D Synthesis
- Blood cell formation