Medical Terminology
This suffix means “inflammation"
What type of joint is the shoulder classified as?
Ball and socket
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
Left ventricle
What is your teacher’s favorite drink during class?
This prefix means “within” or “inside"
Endo
What is the primary muscle used in inspiration?
Diaphragm
What condition is characterized by loss of bone density and increased fracture risk?
Osteoporosis
What valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
What is your teacher’s go‑to example when explaining useless medical terminology?
Myorrhexis
This prefix means “new"
Neo
What is the structural and functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
What bacterial infection of the throat is commonly caused by Streptococcus bacterium and leads to sore throat, fever, and swollen tonsils?
Strep throat
What is the thick muscular layer of the heart wall responsible for contraction?
Myocardium
What grant did your teacher receive last year?
Leaf Grant
This prefix means “across” or “through"
Trans
Which part of the brain regulates balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
Which viral disease is characterized by a red rash, Koplik spots, and high fever?
Measles
What is the natural pacemaker of the heart?
Sinoatrial (SA) node
One - Jordan (brother)
This suffix refers to “surgical removal"
-ectomy
Which endocrine gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism?
Thyroid gland
Which neurological disorder is characterized by tremors, rigidity, and difficulty with movement?
Parkinson's disease
What fibers spread the electrical impulse throughout the ventricles?
Purkinje fibers
What is your teacher's birthday?
May 5th