Medical Terminology or Surgical Procedures Quiz

Cardio- pertains to the heart.

A stethoscope is not a surgical instrument; it's used for auscultation.

-ectomy signifies the removal or excision of a specified body part.

Angioplasty is the surgical repair of a blood vessel.

Endoscopy involves the visual examination of internal organs.

Arthroscopy involves visually examining the joints using a scope.

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney.

Tracheostomy involves surgically creating an opening in the trachea.

Hysterectomy involves the removal of the uterus.

Cholecystectomy involves the surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Laparotomy involves making an incision into the abdominal cavity.

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure with small incisions and a camera.

Craniotomy involves the surgical removal of a portion of the skull.

Thoracotomy involves making an incision into the thoracic cavity.

Laparoscopy involves the visual examination of the abdomen.