Word Breakdown
Word parts placed at the beginning of a medical term to indicate a location, time, or amount:
Prefix
Explain "anatomical position":
Person is in an erect standing position with mouth closed and eyes and head facing forward, feet slightly apart with toes facing forward, arms close to body and palms are facing forward with fingers extended. From this position the part of the body may be described in relation to each other.
What is the integumentary system composed of?
Skin and accessory structures (hair/nails/glands)
What are the 4 chambers of the heart? State which ones are on top vs which ones are on the bottom?
Left/Right Atrium - Top
Left/Right Ventricles - Bottom
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
Helps rid the body of toxins, waste, & other unwanted materials. Also transports WBCs used in fighting infection & providing immunity.
Used at the end of a medical term to modify or change its meaning. Often indicate whether the medical term is related to a procedure, disease, or condition:
Suffix
Which plane divides the body into left and right sides?
Sagittal
Which side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
Right Side
What divides the heart into right and left sides?
Septum
The large, flat muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
Diaphragm
The central part of a medical term that determines the main meaning:
Root Word
Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves?
Transverse
What are the 3 main layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
What is the name of the valves that separate the atria and ventricles on each side of the heart?
Atrioventricular Valves (AV Valves)
A flap of tissue which covers the voice box during swallowing to prevent food & liquid from entering the bronchi or lungs:
Epiglottis
Using a vowel between parts of the term; which may be necessary for easier pronunciation:
Combining Form
How many body systems are there?
11
What is the name of the gland that produces sebum, or oil, and causes the skin to be soft & waterproof?
Sebaceous Gland
What acts as the "pacemaker" of the heart to start a heart contraction?
SA Node
What are the biological filters that remove bacteria & cancerous cells from the body?
Lymph Nodes
Breakdown the following med term and label what is the prefix, root word, and suffix: BRADYCARDIA
Also, state what each word part means:
Brady - Prefix - Slow
Cardi - Root Word - Heart
Ia - Suffix - Condition of
Body structures are organized on 5 levels. What are those levels going from smallest to largest?
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Body Systems, Organism
What is the name of the gland that helps regulate body temperature & excrete body wastes (sweat)?
Sudoriferous Gland
What is the normal heart rate per minute?
60-100 beats per minute
What are the 3 process of respiration?
External Respiration, Internal Respiration, Cellular Respiration