Chapter 3 Flashcards
self-test (69 cards)
What cellular organelle contains chromosomes and has the literal meaning “nut”?
nucleus
The combining form hist/o- means:
tissue or web-like
A body part that is formed of two or more body tissue and performs one or more specific functions is called a(n):
organ
The directional term lateral describes movement. in which direction:
to the side
The directional term that means “toward the lower end of the body” is:
caudal
The term that describes the direction closest to the point of origin is:
proximal
The directional term for movement toward the back of the body is:
dorsal
The term that described movement toward the top of the body is:
cephalic
Anterior movement can also be called:
ventral
The directional term inferior described movement:
toward the lower end of the body
The term for the plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the:
sagittal
The coronal plane divides the body into the:
anterior and posterior portions
A trephine is used to remove:
bone
If one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a ____ position.
supine
A plantar wart is located on the:
sole of the foot
The movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position is called:
extension
The term “mammogram” means:
a recording of the breast
Which was the first 3D-printed drug approved by the FDA?
spritam
The term ‘intravenous injection” means:
within a vein
The term “phlebotomy” means:
to cut into a vein
Which of these conditions would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses?
myopia
“Fluoroscopy” is used to record:
moving body parts
“Angiograms” are used for:
recording pictures of blood vessels
The “KUB” examination looks for defects in the:
kidney, ureter and bladder
