Anatomy
Pharmacology
Surgical Procedures
Diseases & Conditions
Technology
100

This large bones makes up the upper portion of the arm.

What is the humerus

100

This over-the-counter medication is commonly used to relieve headaches, reduce fever, and reduce inflammation.

What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)

100

A surgery to remove a portion of the colon, often used to treat colorectal cancer.

What is a colectomy

100

A viral infection known for causing a red rash and fever, commonly affected children.

What is measles

100

This device is commonly used to monitor heart activity and detect irregular heart rhythms.

What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

200

This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.

What is the cerebellum

200

This medication is often prescribe to lower blood pressure and is commonly taken daily by individuals with hyerptension.

What is an ACE Inhibitor

200

This common surgical procedure involved the removal of the appendix and is often performed when the appendix becomes inflammed. 

What is an appendectomy

200

This condition results from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body and can affect various organs.

What is cancer

200

This diagnostic tool uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, often used in obstetrics to monitor fetal development.

What is an ultrasound

300

This part of the nervous system transmits messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.

What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS)

300

This medication is used to treat allergies and comes in forms like pills, syrups, or nasal sprays.

What is an antihistamine

300

This surgery involves the repair of a tear in the rotator cuff, typically caused by injury or overuse.

What is a rotator cuff repair

300

This inherited genetic disorder causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and lead to respiratory and digestive problems.

What is cystic fibrosis

300

This robotic-assisted surgical system is used to perform minimally invasive surgeries with high precision.

What is the Da Vinci Surgical System

400

This bone in the body is commonly known as the collarbone and connects the arm to the body.

What is the clavicle

400

This medication is commonly prescribed to lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline.

What is a Beta-Blocker

400

This complex surgery involves the reconstruction or repair of the aortic valve in the heart, often performed for conditions like aortic stenosis.

What is aortic valve replacement (AVR)

400

This condition involves an overactive thyroid, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety.

What is hyperthyroidism

400

This advanced imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues inside the body.

What is an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

500

This large knee muscle is located on the front of the thigh and helps extend the knee.

What is the quadriceps femoris

500

This commonly prescribe medication is used to treat high cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme that places a central role in cholesterol production.

What are statins

500

This procedure is used to treat aortic aneurysms by placing a synthetic graft within the aorta through a catheter, often performed minimally invasively. 

What is an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)

500

This condition, often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" involves the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. 

What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

500

This portable device measures the oxygen levels in a patient’s blood by using light to detect changes in blood flow.

What is a pulse oximeter