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1. What is the correct definition of append-?

To remove something

To insert something in the middle

To add something at the beginning

To hang something (appendicular: upper/lower limbs)

The correct definition of append- is to hang something, as seen in the term appendicular which refers to the upper and lower limbs of the body.

Explanation

The correct definition of append- is to hang something, as seen in the term appendicular which refers to the upper and lower limbs of the body.

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2. Cardi-

Heart (pericardium: membrane surrounds heart)

Liver

Lung

Brain

The prefix 'cardi-' refers to the heart. For example, pericardium is the membrane that surrounds the heart.

Explanation

The prefix 'cardi-' refers to the heart. For example, pericardium is the membrane that surrounds the heart.

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3. Cerebr-

Liver (cerebrum: largest part of liver)

Heart (cerebrum: largest part of heart)

Stomach (cerebrum: largest part of stomach)

Brain (cerebrum: largest part of brain)

The correct answer is 'brain' as 'cerebrum' refers to the largest part of the brain.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'brain' as 'cerebrum' refers to the largest part of the brain.

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4. What part of the body does the term 'cranial' refer to?

Foot

Hand

Rib

Helmet (cranial: part of skull that surrounds brain)

The term 'cranial' refers to the skull, which is the part of the body that surrounds and protects the brain.

Explanation

The term 'cranial' refers to the skull, which is the part of the body that surrounds and protects the brain.

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5. What does 'dors-' refer to?

Front

Side

Top

Back (dorsal: position towards the back of body)

The prefix 'dors-' in terms like dorsal, dorsum, etc. refers to the back or the posterior side of the body.

Explanation

The prefix 'dors-' in terms like dorsal, dorsum, etc. refers to the back or the posterior side of the body.

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6. What does the prefix 'homeo-' mean?

Same (homeostasis: maintenance of stable internal environment)

Change

Fast

Different

The prefix 'homeo-' indicates 'same', as seen in terms like 'homeostasis' which refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment.

Explanation

The prefix 'homeo-' indicates 'same', as seen in terms like 'homeostasis' which refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment.

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7. -logy

The fear of

The study of (physiology: study of body functions)

The practice of

The belief in

The suffix '-logy' is commonly used to denote the study of a particular subject. In this case, 'physiology' refers to the study of body functions. Therefore, the correct answer is 'the study of.'

Explanation

The suffix '-logy' is commonly used to denote the study of a particular subject. In this case, 'physiology' refers to the study of body functions. Therefore, the correct answer is 'the study of.'

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8. What body part is 'nas-' referring to?

Neck

Nose (nasal: pertaining to the nose)

Nervous system

Nail

The prefix 'nas-' is commonly used to refer to the nose, as seen in words like nasal and nasopharynx.

Explanation

The prefix 'nas-' is commonly used to refer to the nose, as seen in words like nasal and nasopharynx.

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9. What is the definition of 'orb-'?

Square (orbital: geometric figure)

Line (orbital: straight boundary)

Circle (orbital: portion of the skull that encircles an eye)

Triangle (orbital: shape of an eye)

The prefix 'orb-' usually refers to something circular or related to the shape of an eye. In this context, 'orbital' specifically refers to a portion of the skull that encircles an eye, making 'circle' the correct answer.

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10. Pariet-

Wall (parietal membrane: membrane that line the wall of cavity)

Floor

Door

Ceiling

The prefix 'pariet-' in medical terminology typically refers to something related to a wall. For example, the parietal membrane lines the wall of a cavity, not the ceiling, floor, or door.

Explanation

The prefix 'pariet-' in medical terminology typically refers to something related to a wall. For example, the parietal membrane lines the wall of a cavity, not the ceiling, floor, or door.

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11. What does 'pelv-' refer to?

Leg

Head

Basin (pelvic cavity: basin-shaped cavity enclosed by pelvic bones)

Arm

The term 'pelv-' specifically refers to the basin-shaped structure known as the pelvic cavity, enclosed by pelvic bones.

Explanation

The term 'pelv-' specifically refers to the basin-shaped structure known as the pelvic cavity, enclosed by pelvic bones.

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12. Peri-

Within

Around (pericardial membrane: membrane that surrounds the heart)

Above

Below

The prefix 'peri-' means 'around', as seen in terms like pericardial membrane which surrounds the heart.

Explanation

The prefix 'peri-' means 'around', as seen in terms like pericardial membrane which surrounds the heart.

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13. What does 'pleur-' refer to?

Rib (pleural membrane: membrane that encloses lungs within ribcage)

Heart

Stomach

Lung

The term 'pleur-' in 'pleural membrane' refers to the rib, as the pleural membrane encloses the lungs within the ribcage.

Explanation

The term 'pleur-' in 'pleural membrane' refers to the rib, as the pleural membrane encloses the lungs within the ribcage.

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14. -stasis

Standing still (homeostasis: maintenance of a stable internal environment)

Movement

Growth

Change

The correct answer, standing still, refers to the state of not moving or changing. In the context of homeostasis, it involves maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Explanation

The correct answer, standing still, refers to the state of not moving or changing. In the context of homeostasis, it involves maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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15. What does the prefix 'super-' typically indicate?

Below

Parallel

Above (superior: referring to a body part located above another)

Within

The prefix 'super-' typically indicates something located above or superior to another thing.

Explanation

The prefix 'super-' typically indicates something located above or superior to another thing.

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16. -tomy

Blood

Cutting (anatomy: study of structure; often involves cutting/removing body parts)

Brain

Heart

The correct answer, cutting, is related to anatomy which is defined as the study of structure; often involves cutting or removing body parts.

Explanation

The correct answer, cutting, is related to anatomy which is defined as the study of structure; often involves cutting or removing body parts.

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17. What does the term 'lateral' refer to?

Farther away from midline (middle)

Below midline (middle)

Above midline (middle)

Closer to midline (middle)

In anatomy, the term 'lateral' refers to being farther away from the midline or middle of the body.

Explanation

In anatomy, the term 'lateral' refers to being farther away from the midline or middle of the body.

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18. What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Below the midline (middle)

Above the midline (middle)

Closest to the midline (middle)

Farthest from the midline (middle)

In anatomy, 'medial' refers to the position closest to the midline or center of the body.

Explanation

In anatomy, 'medial' refers to the position closest to the midline or center of the body.

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19. What does the term 'proximal' indicate?

Indicated the direction horizontally across the body.

Indicated the direction away from the attachment of a limb to the trunk (farther).

Indicated the direction toward the attachment of a limb to the trunk (closer)

Indicated the direction upwards towards the head.

The term 'proximal' in anatomy refers to the location or position that is closer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk of the body.

Explanation

The term 'proximal' in anatomy refers to the location or position that is closer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk of the body.

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20. What does the term 'distal' refer to?

Refers to the central region

Refers to the region nearby

Refers to the region farther away (further away)

Refers to the top region

Distal is a term used in medical or anatomical contexts to describe a location that is farther away from a point of reference. It is commonly used to describe the location of body parts or structures within the body.

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21. The caudal & cranial regions of the body are indicated on the plate.

Caudal, cranial

Medial, lateral

Anterior, posterior

Superior, inferior

In anatomical terms, caudal refers to the tail end of the body or towards the back, while cranial refers to the head end or towards the front. The other options provided are pairs of anatomical terms that do not directly correspond to the caudal and cranial regions.

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22. What is the meaning of the term 'Cranial'?

At the head

In the chest

On the back

Around the abdomen

The term 'Cranial' refers to anything related to or located at the head of an organism.

Explanation

The term 'Cranial' refers to anything related to or located at the head of an organism.

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23. Which direction does the term 'superior' refer to?

Left side

Toward head (above)

Toward feet (below)

Right side

In the context of human anatomy, the term 'superior' typically refers to a position or direction above a certain point, usually towards the head or upper part of the body.

Explanation

In the context of human anatomy, the term 'superior' typically refers to a position or direction above a certain point, usually towards the head or upper part of the body.

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24. What does the term 'inferior' refer to?

Higher up

Toward the feet (below)

To the side

Above

The term 'inferior' in anatomy is used to describe positions that are located below or towards the feet.

Explanation

The term 'inferior' in anatomy is used to describe positions that are located below or towards the feet.

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25. What does the term 'Posterior ("dorsal") position' refer to?

Below

Toward the back

Toward the front

Above

The term 'Posterior ("dorsal") position' refers to being situated towards the back of an object or organism.

Explanation

The term 'Posterior ("dorsal") position' refers to being situated towards the back of an object or organism.

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26. What does the term 'anterior' or 'ventral' position refer to?

In the middle of the chest

Far from the body

On the back side

Close to the belly

The term 'anterior' or 'ventral' position refers to being close to the belly, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the term.

Explanation

The term 'anterior' or 'ventral' position refers to being close to the belly, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the term.

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27. Name cavities.

1. Nasal2. Spinal3. Cardiac

1. Cranial2. Vertebral3. Diaphragm4. Thoracic5. Abdominal6. Pelvic

The correct answer lists the main cavities in the human body, including the cranial, vertebral, diaphragm, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities. The incorrect answers do not correspond to major cavities in the body.

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28. What does the prefix 'meta-' typically refer to?

Beyond (metaphysical: relating to things that are not physical or material)

Together (metaphor: using words or phrases to describe something by implying a resemblance)

Below (metacarpal: bones that form the palms of the hand)

Change (metabolism: chemical changes that occur within the body)

The prefix 'meta-' is commonly used to indicate a concept of change or transformation, such as in the word 'metabolism' which refers to the chemical changes that occur within the body.

Explanation

The prefix 'meta-' is commonly used to indicate a concept of change or transformation, such as in the word 'metabolism' which refers to the chemical changes that occur within the body.

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29. The terms __ & ___ refer to the structures relative to one another.

Superior, inferior

Anterior, posterior

Medial, lateral

Proximal, distal

In anatomy, 'proximal' refers to a structure closer to the point of attachment or center of the body, while 'distal' refers to a structure farther away. The incorrect answers provide other directional terms used in anatomical language.

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30. What does the term caudal refer to?

Lower back region

Chest area

Head region

Area near the umbilical region

Caudal refers to the area near the umbilical region, which is towards the tail end or posterior part of the body.

Explanation

Caudal refers to the area near the umbilical region, which is towards the tail end or posterior part of the body.

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