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.

Posterior refers to the back of the body.

Sub- means below or deficient in medical terms.

-algia means pain in medical terminology.

Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.

The femur is the medical term for the thigh bone.

-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 larynx is the medical term for the voice box.

The pancreas produces insulin and regulates blood sugar in the digestive system.

Cartilaginous is not a type of muscle tissue.

The tympanic membrane detects sound vibrations.

The kidneys are not part of the respiratory system.

Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver.

The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.

The medulla oblongata controls heartbeat and breathing.