Medical Terminology and Anatomical Terms Quiz

Around, surrounding

Divides body into left and right halves; sagittal refers to a plane that runs from front to back, dividing the body into left and right halves.

High blood pressure, often a chronic condition requiring management.

Platella is not a bone; the correct term is patella, which is the kneecap bone.

-ectomy is a suffix used to indicate surgical removal of a specified body part or tissue.

Epistaxis refers to bleeding from the nose, commonly known as a nosebleed.

Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections, alcohol, or autoimmune diseases.

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.

A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff and a pressure gauge.

Inflammation of the appendix; typically requires surgical removal if severe.

Thrombocytes are platelets, which are involved in blood clotting, not white blood cells.

Difficulty in swallowing, often associated with various medical conditions.

Cortisol, a steroid hormone, is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress and low blood glucose levels.

The liver does not secrete insulin; instead, it plays a role in glucose metabolism, detoxification, and production of bile.

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

Hemoptysis is the medical term for coughing up blood, often due to respiratory conditions or lung infections.

The kidneys do not produce insulin; they are responsible for filtering blood, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining electrolyte balance.

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections or autoimmune diseases.

Nerve muscle is not a type of muscle tissue; the three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.

The scapula is the shoulder blade bone in the human body.

The larynx, also known as the voice box, contains the vocal cords and is involved in speech production.

Auscultation is the medical term for listening to sounds within the body, often used in diagnosing heart and lung conditions.

Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.

The patella is the medical term for the kneecap, a small bone in front of the knee joint.