Combining Forms / Roots
Which combining form means heart?
cardi/o
The prefix in “hypertension” means…
Excessive, too much, above (hyper-)
Which body system includes the spleen and helps with immunity?
Lymphatic system
The combining form cyt/o refers to a __
The prefix in "Quadriplegia" means...
Four (quadri-)
Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?
Frontal plane
Which combining form refers to the liver?
hepat/o
False/True: The prefix “extra” in “extrahepatic” refers to “more”.
False. Extra- means outside of.
Which cavity is surrounded by the breastbone and ribs?
Thoracic cavity
Which combining form means white?
leuk/o
The prefix in "Antibody" means...
Against (anti-)
What is the membrane surrounding the lungs called?
Pleura
Which combining form means clot or clotting?
thromb/o
True or False: The prefix "Syn-" in "syndrome" refers to "same."
False. Syn- means with, together.
Which region of the back contains seven separate bones?
Cervical region