Prefixes
What does the prefix A- mean?
Without
What does the suffix -plasia mean?
-plasia refers to new growth.
Which body part typically imaged by ultrasound is located in the RLQ of the abdomen?
The Vermiform Appendix.
What is the functional unit of the kidneys called?
A nephron
What is a pyogenic infection?
A bacterial infection which produces pus.
What does the prefix chondro- mean?
Cartilage
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation or Infection.
Which modality best displays structures of the brain?
MRI
Name the 3 parts of the small intestine from proximal to distal.
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
What is gangrene?
Tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
What does the prefix myo- mean?
Muscle
What does the suffix -oma mean?
Tumor and/or cancer.
Name 3 body parts on which ultrasounds may be performed
Uterus, heart, testicles, biliary system, abdomen, breasts, thyroid, etc.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
On top of/superior to the kidneys.
Name and describe 3 types of fractures.
Transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, stress, green stick, compression, avulsion, open, closed, etc.
What does the prefix enceph- mean?
Brain
What does the suffix -osis mean?
A condition, typically abnormal in nature.
If a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism) is suspected, which modality is used?
CT
Describe the order in which the heart beats.
SA node, Atrial Contraction, AV node, Ventricular contraction, Bundle of HIS
Name 3 types of bone tumors.
Osteochondroma, enchondroma, osteosarcoma, chrondrosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, multiple myeloma, etc.
What does the prefix myel-
Of the spinal cord
What does the suffix -lysis mean?
The disintegration of a cell by disruption of its plasma membrane.
Name a pathology and the name of the radiographic sign/appearance used to identify it
Steeple sign- croup
crescent sign- ischemic necrosis
ground glass appearance- pneumonia
etc.
Name all 10 organs housed in the abdominal cavity.
Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Kidneys, Spleen, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Appendix, Adrenal Glands
Name 3 types of pneumonia.
Interstitial, aspiration, bacterial, viral, lobar, bronchopneumonia, necrotizing, atypical/walking, parasitic, etc.