Word Parts
What does the root word "Broncho/Pulmo" refer to?
Lungs
What is the imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves?
Midline
What is it called when a patient is lying on their abdomen?
Prone
In what region is the thorax located?
Torso
When is a time that you should NOT use medical terminology?
When talking with patient's or their families.
What does the root word "Gastro" refer to?
Stomach
what term refers to "both sides" of anything?
Bilateral
What is it called when a patient in lying on their side?
Recovery position (lateral recumbent position)
In what region is the ankle located?
Lower extremity
Lateral is farther from the midline of the body. Medial is closer to the midline of the body.
What does the prefix "Brady-" Refer to?
Slow/below normal
What term would you use when describing the location of the foot in comparison to the knee?
Inferior. (ex. The foot is posterior to the knee.)
What is the difference in fowler's and semi-fowler's position?
Fowler's position is sitting straight up and semi-fowler's is slight reclined back at an angle while sitting.
In what region is the face located?
Head
What is the imaginary line that is located at the center of the collar bones and divides the chest into regions?
The midclavicular line
What does the Suffix "-pnea" refer to?
Breathing
What term would be used to describe the shoulder being closer than the elbow to the torso?
Proximal (Ex. The shoulder is proximal to the elbow.)
How would you describe a patient who is lying in the supine position?
Lying on their back
In what region is the shoulder located?
Upper extremity
What are the four abdominal quadrants?
Right upper quadrant (RUQ), Left upper quadrant (LUQ), Right lower quadrant (RLQ), and Left lower quadrant (LLQ).
What does the suffix "Hyper-" refer to?
Above normal/high
What term is used to describe the front of the body or body part?
Anterior
What position is preferred for a non-traumatic, unconscious patient?
Recovery position
Lower extremity
What is the meaning of the prefix "Tachy-"?
Above normal/rapid