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Medical Terminology Roots Quiz

#1

Which root word means 'heart'?

Cardi-
Explanation

Cardi- refers to the heart.

#2

What does the root 'derm' refer to?

Skin
Explanation

The root 'derm' pertains to the skin.

#3

What does the root 'hemat' refer to?

Blood
Explanation

The root 'hemat' pertains to blood.

#4

Which term refers to the study of the structure of the body?

Anatomy
Explanation

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body.

#5

What does the root 'pulmo-' refer to?

Lungs
Explanation

The root 'pulmo-' pertains to the lungs.

#6

Which term refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Histology is the study of tissues.

#7

The root 'neuro-' relates to which body part?

Brain and spinal cord
Explanation

The root 'neuro-' is associated with the brain and spinal cord.

#8

The root 'hepat-' is associated with which organ?

Liver
Explanation

The root 'hepat-' is associated with the liver.

#9

What does the term 'arthroscopy' mean?

Visual examination of a joint
Explanation

Arthroscopy means the visual examination of a joint.

#10

The root 'gastro-' pertains to which body part?

Stomach
Explanation

The root 'gastro-' is associated with the stomach.

#11

What does the root 'osteo-' pertain to?

Bone
Explanation

The root 'osteo-' refers to bone.

#12

The root 'myo-' refers to which part of the body?

Muscle
Explanation

The root 'myo-' refers to muscle.

#13

The root 'rhino-' refers to which body part?

Nose
Explanation

The root 'rhino-' is associated with the nose.

#14

What does the term 'bronchoscopy' mean?

Visual examination of the bronchi
Explanation

Bronchoscopy means the visual examination of the bronchi.

#15

What does the term 'hysterectomy' mean?

Surgical removal of the uterus
Explanation

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.

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