Multiple Choice
Which region of the scapula is located on the anterior (front) surface?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terms for the Front of the Trunk
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Which of the following medical terms contains a word part that means 'chest'?
A
Cervical
B
Abdominal
C
Thoracic
D
Pelvic
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Identify the root word or word part in each medical term provided: 'Cervical', 'Abdominal', 'Thoracic', and 'Pelvic'.
Understand the meaning of each root word: 'Cervic-' refers to the neck, 'Abdomin-' refers to the abdomen, 'Thorac-' refers to the chest, and 'Pelv-' refers to the pelvis.
Focus on the term 'Thoracic' and recognize that the root 'Thorac-' specifically means 'chest' in medical terminology.
Compare the meanings of the other terms to confirm that none of them contain a word part that refers to the chest.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Thoracic' because it contains the root word 'Thorac-', which means 'chest'.
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