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If a word begins with HYPER, it means
excessive, above normal
What organ uses the prefix HEPATO
liver
The prefix INTER means
Between
Which body system uses the prefix NEURO
nervous
Use the suffix -ology write a term for the study of the skin
dermatology
Use the suffix -ology write a term for the study of the heart
cardiology
HIPPA stands for
Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act
Select the word meaning to cut
-sect
Elizabeth’s overhead tennis shot hit Nicholas in the thigh and produced a large _____. His skin looked bruised and was very tender.
hematoma
Structure that surrounds and protects the cell is called
cell membrane
Control center of the cell, containing chromosomes is called
nucleus
Name the region of the neck
cervical
What does LLQ stand for?
Left lower quadrant
What is the opposite of proximal?
Distal
Select the correct medical term to complete the sentence below:
The kidney lies _____ to the spinal column
lateral
The ____ plane divides the body into right and left halves
sagittal
Choose the correct term to complete the sentence:
The ___ cavity contains digestive organs
abdominal
Choose the correct term to complete the sentence:
Maria’s coughing and sneezing was a result of an allergy to animal dander that affects her ___ system
Respiratory
Choose the correct term to complete the sentence:
While ice skating, Natalie fell and landed on her buttocks. She had persistent ___ pain for a week, but no broken bones on x-ray examination
Coccygeal
Incision is a
Cut
Name the top layer of the skin
Epidermis
Keratin is
Tough, waterproof material; part of the epidermal layer
Arrector pili muscle is part of
Hair structure
Sudoriferous glands are
Sweat glands