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Ch.2Medterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cytology is the study of ____. | cells |
| Which pair of directional terms share the same meaning? | inferior and caudal |
| Which of the following pairs of directional terms have opposite meanings? | proximal and distal |
| As a directional term used in medicine, what does lateral mean? | toward the side of the body or structure |
| Which directional term means near the surface? | superficial |
| As a directional term, what does visceral mean? | covering the surface of an inner organ |
| Which of the following body positions might be used for an examination of the posterior body surfaces? | prone |
| Which of the following body positions does not require the patient to lie on his or her back? | Sims' |
| Which two body positions might be used in childbirth? | dorsal recumbent and lithotomy |
| Fowler's position is most similar to what other body position? | sitting |
| Which pair of direction plane terms has the same meaning? | transverse and horizontal |
| Centrioles, mitochondria, and ribosomes are types of ____ contained within the cell. | organelles |
| The bending of a joint is referred to as ____. | flexion |
| Which pair of movement terms do not have opposite meanings? | circumduction and eversion |
| Which pair of terms refers specifically to the movement of the foot? | dorsiflexion and plantar flexion |
| When you turn the palm of your hand upward, you are ____ your hand. | supinating |
| Which of the following body cavities contains only one organ? | cranial |
| Which organ is not contained in the abdominal cavity? | prostate gland |
| Which abdominopelvic region is in the lower middle position, under the navel? | hypogastric |
| Which abdominopelvic region is in the upper right position, beneath the ribs? | right hypochondriac |
| Which of the following abdominopelvic regions is in the uppermost position? | epigastric |
| Which two spinal divisions contain fused vertebrae? | sacral and coccygeal |
| This branch of science specializes in the microscopic study of tissues. | histology |
| The lumbar spinal division corresponds to which region of the back? | loin |
| The buccal body region refers to the ____ area | cheek |
| Which body region term is used for the arm? | brachial |
| If you were kicked in the shin, you might sustain an injury to the ____ area. | crural |
| Another term for sonography is | ultrasound |
| This medical imaging technique uses sensitized film to capture the energy waves generated by a cathode ray tube. | x-rays |
| Which imaging technique was used in shoe stores from the 1930s through the 1950s to assess how well shoes fit? | fluoroscopy |
| Computed tomography uses computerized interpretation of ____ to produce images. | x-rays |
| An image on x-ray film is referred to as a | radiogram |
| Which term refers to x-rays of the spinal cord? | myelography |
| What type of tissue is found throughout the body and covers internal and external surfaces? | epithelial tissue |
| A physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other imaging techniques is called a(n) | radiologist |
| The study of shape or form is referred to as | morphology |
| Hematology is the study of | blood and its components |
| The surgical removal of a body part is referred to as | resection |
| The instrument used to separate or hold tissues apart during surgery is called a | retractor |
| This general pathology term refers to uncontrolled overgrowth. | hyperplasia |
| Which unit of drug measurement belongs to the apothecary system rather than the metric system? | dram |
| In a prescription, the abbreviation p.o. means | by mouth |
| What abbreviation is used to indicate immediately? | stat |
| In a subcutaneous injection, the drug is injected | just beneath the skin |
| What are the three categories of muscle tissue? | smooth, skeletal (or striated), and cardiac |
| What body region term refers to the posterior of the head? | occipital |
| Which of the following organs is not considered a visceral organ? | skin |
| The field of orthopedics deals with this body system | musculoskeletal |
| The pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchial tubes are major structures in the ____ system. | respiratory |
| How are the patient's arms positioned in the anatomical position? | at the sides with the palms facing foward |
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