Anatomy and Medical Terminology Roots Quiz

Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals.

The prefix 'endo-' means 'inner' or 'within.'

The prefix 'poly-' means 'many' or 'much.'

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by viral infections but can also result from exposure to toxins or alcohol abuse.

The prefix 'hemi-' means 'half' or 'partial.'

The prefix 'brady-' means 'slow' or 'sluggish.'

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to examine and sometimes treat damage to the interior of a joint.

Epithelial tissue covers the surfaces of the body, including the skin, and lines the cavities and organs inside the body, but it is not muscle tissue.

The medulla oblongata is responsible for regulating vital autonomic functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.

Thoracotomy is a surgical procedure involving a deliberate incision into the chest wall.

There is no specific type of bone known as a 'round bone'; bones come in various shapes and sizes, but 'round bone' is not a recognized category.

The eustachian tube is a canal that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat. Its primary function is to equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

The suffix '-algia' is used in medical terminology to denote pain or painful conditions.

The suffix '-ectomy' in medical terminology denotes a surgical procedure involving the removal of a specified body part or tissue.