Anatomy of Medical Terms Quiz

Hyper- means above or excessive in medical terms.

Anterior refers to the front of the body.

The cerebrum is a component of the central nervous system.

Hypo- means below or deficient in medical terms.

Epidermis describes the outermost layer of the skin.

-itis means inflammation in medical terminology.

-ectomy means removal in medical terminology.

Histology is the study of tissues.

Laparotomy refers to a surgical incision into the abdomen.

Alveoli exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the respiratory system.

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.

The femur is not part of the axial skeleton.

The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.

The medulla oblongata controls heartbeat and breathing.