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Medical Terminology for Body Parts and Structures Quiz

#1

What is the medical term for the upper arm bone?

Humerus
Explanation

Humerus is the upper arm bone connecting the shoulder and the elbow.

#2

Which of the following is not a bone in the human body?

Mitral
Explanation

Mitral is not a bone; it's a heart valve.

#3

Which of the following terms refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Histology is the study of tissues' microscopic anatomy and structure.

#4

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

Patella
Explanation

Patella is the kneecap, a small, flat, triangular bone in front of the knee.

#5

What is the medical term for the shinbone?

Tibia
Explanation

Tibia is the shinbone, the larger of the two bones of the lower leg.

#6

Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?

Vertebra
Explanation

Vertebrae are part of the axial skeleton, comprising the spine's central structure.

#7

Which of the following is not a part of the human skull?

Clavicle
Explanation

Clavicle is not part of the skull; it's the collarbone.

#8

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx
Explanation

Larynx, or voice box, houses the vocal cords and is involved in speech production.

#9

What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Scapula
Explanation

Scapula is the shoulder blade, connecting the upper arm bone to the collarbone.

#10

Which of the following terms describes the study of muscles?

Myology
Explanation

Myology is the study of muscles and their diseases.

#11

What is the medical term for the breastbone?

Sternum
Explanation

Sternum is the breastbone, located in the center of the chest.

#12

Which of the following terms refers to the study of nerves?

Neurology
Explanation

Neurology is the study of the nervous system, including its diseases and disorders.

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