Medical Terminology
What does the prefix “hypo-” mean in medical terminology?
a) Above
b) Below or under
c) Normal
d) Excessive
B. Below or under
What are the main components of the integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous (oil) glands.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.
What is the origin of the deltoid muscle ?
Lateral third of the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula.
What does the suffix “-ectomy” refer to in medical terms?
a) Inflammation
b) Surgical removal
c) Enlargement
d) Disease condition
B. Surgical removal
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
The epidermis.
What is the longest bone in the human body
Femur
Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs
Smooth
What is the action of biceps brachii
Flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm
What does the prefix “brady-” mean?
Slow
What is the name of the protein that makes skin, hair, and nails strong?
Keratin
What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
Which muscle is responsible for breathing?
The diaphragm
What is the action of the trapezius
Elevates, retracts, and rotates the scapula
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
What is the medical term for a fungal infection of the skin?
Tinea
What is the name of the disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures?
Osteoporosis
What is the term for the muscle’s ability to stretch and return to its normal shape?
Elasticity
What is the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid?
Mastoid process of the temporal bone.
What is the term for a fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
What is the name of the condition characterized by chronic inflammation and redness of the skin, often on the face?
Rosacea
What type of bone cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?
Osteoclasts
What is the name of the protein in muscles that helps with contraction?
Actin and myosin
Action of the sternocleidomastoid
Flexion and rotation of the head and neck.