Medical Terminology and Anatomical Concepts Quiz

Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix.

The larynx is the anatomical term for the 'voice box'.

The trachea is the medical term for the 'windpipe'.

The kidney is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

The larynx is the medical term for the voice box.

The aorta carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

The epidermis is the medical term for the outer layer of the skin.

Osteoporosis describes a loss of bone density and strength often associated with aging.

The pituitary gland is known as the 'master gland' because it regulates other endocrine glands.

The scapula is the medical term for the shoulder blade.

The malleus is not part of the human skull.

Arthritis is the medical term for inflammation of the joints.

The coccyx is the anatomical term for the 'tailbone'.

Producing hormones is NOT a function of the lymphatic system.