Ch.2Medterm Word Scramble

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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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