Imaging Techniques
This imaging method uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs — often used in pregnancies.
What is ultrasound?
The medical specialty focused on the heart and circulatory system.
What is cardiology?
This system controls and coordinates all body activities using electrical signals.
What is the nervous system?
The prefix “derm–” or “dermato–” refers to this part of the body.
What is the skin?
What does HOSA stand for?
What is Health Occupations Students of America?
This imaging technique measures electrical activity of the brain using electrodes on the scalp
What is an EEG (Electroencephalogram)?
The specialty devoted to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is neurology?
This system breaks down food into nutrients the body can absorb.
What is the digestive system?
The prefix “osteo–” refers to this.
What are bones?
What is the difference between SLC and ILC?
SLC is the state conference whereas ILC is the international conference
This method uses magnetic fields and radio waves instead of radiation to produce detailed body images.
What is an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)?
This discipline specializes in the musculoskeletal system — bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
What is orthopedics
This system provides structure, support, and protection for the body and produces blood cells.
What is the skeletal system?
The suffix “–itis” means this.
What is inflammation?
What are HOSA’s official colors?
What are navy blue, medical white, and maroon?
This imaging technique detects changes in blood flow to measure brain activity
What is fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?
The branch of medicine dealing with drawing blood for testing, transfusion, or research.
What is phlebotomy?
This system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
What is the circulatory system?
The prefix “hemo–” or “hema–” relates to this substance.
What is blood?
Where is ILC being held this year?
Indianapolis, IN
This nuclear medicine scan detects metabolic activity by using radioactive tracers, often used in cancer diagnosis.
What is a PET (positron emission tomography) scan?
The specialty concerned with the kidneys and their function.
What is nephrology?
This system includes the skin, hair, and nails.
What is the integumentary system?
The suffix “–ectomy” means this surgical procedure.
What is removal?
What is HOSA's theme for the 2025-2026 school year?
What is Champions of Change?