Understanding Medical Terminology: Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes Quiz

The combining form Abdomin/o specifically refers to the abdomen, while the other options refer to different parts of the body.

The term 'Bronch/o' specifically refers to the bronchial tubes, which are the airways that carry air into the lungs.

The term carcin/o specifically relates to cancer or cancerous conditions.

The term 'Cardi/o' specifically refers to the heart as indicated by 'cardio-' which is a common prefix associated with heart-related terms.

Carpals specifically refer to the wrist bones in the human body, while phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes, femur is the thigh bone, and tibia is the shin bone.

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.

The term 'cervic/o' specifically refers to the neck of the body or the neck (cervix) of the uterus. It is a common medical terminology used to describe these anatomical structures.

The term 'Coccyg/o' specifically refers to the coccyx, also known as the tailbone, which is the final segment of the vertebral column.

The correct term for 'Col/o' is 'Colon' which refers to the large intestine or bowel. The incorrect answers provided are not related to the given term in the question.

The term 'arteri/o' specifically refers to arteries, which are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

The term 'chem/o' is used to denote drugs or chemicals in medical terminology.

The combining form 'aden/o' specifically refers to glands. It is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate glandular structures or functions.

The prefix 'cry/o' is derived from the Greek word 'kruos' meaning 'cold'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Cold'.

The prefix 'cis/o' is derived from Latin and means 'to cut', not to sew, cook, or paint.

The correct medical term for 'cutane/o' is skin, as it refers to the skin or integument of the body.

The term 'cyst/o' specifically refers to the urinary bladder in medical terminology.

The root 'bi/o' in biology-related terms usually refers to life, as seen in words like 'biology' or 'biometrics'. The other options are not directly related to the root 'bi/o'.

The medical term 'cephal/o' specifically refers to the head region of the body.

The term 'Amni/o' refers to the amnion, the sac of fluid surrounding the embryo during development.

The combining form 'arthr/o' specifically relates to joints in the body. It is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate conditions or procedures involving joints.

Ather/o specifically refers to plaque, which is a build-up of fatty material in arteries. It is different from the other options listed.

The combining form Chondr/o specifically refers to cartilage, which is a firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints.

The term 'Chron/o' is a combining form used in medical terminology to indicate a relationship with time. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Time'.

Cost/o is a commonly used abbreviation for cost of, and in this context, it refers to the cost of ribs.

The term 'cholecyst/o' specifically refers to the gallbladder, which is a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile produced by the liver.

The question is referring to a body part starting with 'An' and ending with 'o'. The correct answer is 'Anus', which is a part of the digestive system. Ankle, Antelope, and Antibody are incorrect because they do not match the criteria of the question.

The term 'Axill/o' specifically refers to the armpit. This is important to know for medical terminology and anatomy purposes.

The term 'angi/o' specifically deals with blood vessels, emphasizing the vascular system. It does not encompass the function or anatomy of the heart, bone, or brain.

The term 'crani/o' specifically refers to the skull, not the brain, spine, or heart.