Medical Terminology and Anatomical Terms Quiz

Test your knowledge with 17 questions on medical terms, anatomy, and prefixes. Explore the world of healthcare terminology!

#1

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in medical terminology?

Above
Around
Below
Within
#2

Which of the following anatomical planes divides the body into equal left and right halves?

Coronal plane
Transverse plane
Sagittal plane
Oblique plane
#3

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
Hypoglycemia
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body?

Fibula
Radius
Sternum
Platella
#5

Which of the following is a suffix meaning 'surgical removal'?

-ectomy
-ostomy
-plasty
-otomy
#6

The medical term 'epistaxis' refers to which of the following conditions?

Nosebleed
Ear infection
Eye inflammation
Throat infection
#7

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

Appendicitis
Gastritis
Enteritis
Cholecystitis
#8

Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Thrombocyte
Lymphocyte
#9

What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?

Dysphagia
Dyspnea
Dyspepsia
Dysuria
#10

Which of the following is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands?

Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Thyroxine
#11

Which of the following is NOT a major function of the liver?

Detoxification
Blood storage
Bile production
Insulin secretion
#12

The medical term 'arthroscopy' refers to a procedure involving which part of the body?

Heart
Brain
Joint
Lungs
#13

What is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade?

Clavicle
Scapula
Femur
Humerus
#14

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Thyroid gland
Trachea
Pharynx
Larynx
#15

What is the medical term for the process of listening to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope?

Auscultation
Palpation
Percussion
Oscillation
#16

The term 'hypoxia' refers to a condition characterized by a deficiency of what?

Oxygen
Glucose
Water
Carbon dioxide
#17

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

Femur
Patella
Tibia
Fibula

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