Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a prominent bone marking found on the mandible?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck
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Which anatomical region is referred to by the combining form 'pector/o'?
A
Chest
B
Back
C
Head
D
Neck
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Understand that combining forms in medical terminology are used to describe anatomical regions or structures. They often consist of a root word and a combining vowel.
Identify the combining form 'pector/o' in the question. The root 'pector' is derived from the Latin word 'pectus,' which means chest.
Recognize that the combining vowel '/o' is added to facilitate the connection of the root word to other suffixes or prefixes in medical terms.
Relate the combining form 'pector/o' to anatomical terms such as 'pectoralis,' which refers to the chest muscles (e.g., pectoralis major and pectoralis minor). This confirms the anatomical region associated with 'pector/o' is the chest.
Eliminate the other options (Back, Head, Neck) as they do not correspond to the meaning of 'pector/o,' leaving 'Chest' as the correct answer.
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