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- 1 / 20
Which of these is the medical term for earwax?
- Diaphoresis
- Vellus
- Cerumen
- Supercilium
Earwax is a waxy substance that everyone has in their ears. Glands in your ear canals produce earwax to protect the skin inside your ears and provide protection against germs. The medical term for earwax is "cerumen." There are two main types of earwax: wet and dry. Which type you have depends on your genetics.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
- 2 / 20
"Cutaneous" refers to which part of the body?
- Eyes
- Skin
- Brain
- Ribs
The adjective cutaneous means "of the skin". In mammals, the skin is an organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of ectodermal tissue and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments, and internal organs. The skin interfaces with the environment and is the first line of defense from external factors. For example, the skin plays a key role in protecting the body against pathogens and excessive water loss.
Source: Wikipedia
- 3 / 20
In anatomy, the term "plantar" relates to what part of the human body?
- Foot
- Head
- Hand
- Neck
The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue (aponeurosis) which supports the arch on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. It runs from the tuberosity of the calcaneus (heel bone) forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones (the bone between each toe and the bones of the mid-foot). The plantar fascia is a broad structure that spans between the medial calcaneal tubercle and the proximal phalanges of the toes. Recent studies suggest that the plantar fascia is actually an aponeurosis rather than true fascia.
Source: Wikipedia
- 4 / 20
Osteology is the study of which part of the body?
- Bones
- Blood
- Eyes
- Teeth
Osteology is the scientific study of bones, practiced by osteologists. A subdiscipline of anatomy, anthropology, and paleontology, osteology is the detailed study of the structure of bones, skeletal elements, teeth, micro bone morphology, function, disease, pathology, the process of ossification (from cartilaginous molds), and the resistance and hardness of bones (biophysics).
Source: Wikipedia
- 5 / 20
Which anatomical term refers to the sac around the heart?
- Lumbago
- Pleura
- Pericardium
- Dura Mater
The pericardium is a fibrous sac that encloses the heart and great vessels. It keeps the heart in a stable location in the mediastinum, facilitates its movements, and separates it from the lungs and other mediastinal structures. It also supports physiological cardiac function. The pericardium consists of two layers: the fibrous and the serous. The fibrous pericardium is a conical-shaped sac. Its apex is fused with the roots of the great vessels at the base of the heart. Its broad base overlies the central fibrous area of the diaphragm with which it is fused.
Source: NIH
- 6 / 20
What specialty focuses on the urinary tract and the reproductive organs?
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Urology
- Radiology
Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary tract system and the reproductive organs. Organs under the domain of urology include the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis).
Source: Wikipedia
- 7 / 20
In which organ is the cerebral cortex?
- Brain
- Heart
- Kidney
- Liver
Your cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of your brain. Its surface has many folds, giving it a wrinkled appearance. The folds consist of many deep grooves called sulci and raised areas called gyri. These folds add to the surface area of your cerebral cortex, allowing large amounts of information to be processed by more nerve cells. Your cerebral cortex makes up about half of your brain’s total mass.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
- 8 / 20
The deltoid is a muscle in what part of the body?
- The chest
- The upper calf
- The shoulder
- The side
The deltoid muscles are in the shoulder, which is the ball-and-socket joint that connects the arm to the trunk of the body. Deltoid muscles help you move your arms in different directions. They also protect and stabilize your shoulder joint. Like most other muscles in your body, the deltoids are skeletal muscles. Tendons attach them to bones.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
- 9 / 20
What is the medical term for "hay fever"?
- Pharyngitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Cephalgia
- Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, itchy nose, and watery eyes. Pollen, pet dander, mold, and insects can lead to hay fever symptoms. When you breathe in allergens through your nose or mouth, your body reacts by releasing a natural chemical called histamine. Despite being called hay fever, hay doesn’t cause hay fever, and most people don’t get a fever.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
- 10 / 20
A surgeon performs a hysteroscopy to look inside which organ?
- Womb
- Bladder
- Heart
- Kidney
A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the womb (uterus). It's carried out using a hysteroscope, which is a narrow telescope with a light and camera at the end. Images are sent to a monitor so the doctor or specialist nurse can see inside the womb. The hysteroscope is passed into the womb through the vagina and cervix (entrance to the womb), which means no cuts need to be made in the skin.
Source: National Health Service
- 11 / 20
What medical specialty focuses on senior patients?
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of senior patients. The term "geriatrics" originates from the Greek "geron," meaning "older man," and "iatros," meaning "healer." It aims to promote health by preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease in senior adults. There is no defined age at which patients may be under the care of a geriatrician or geriatric physician.
Source: Wikipedia
- 12 / 20
Orthodontics is a specialty in what field of medicine?
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Dentistry
Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws and misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics. A doctor who specializes in orthodontics is called an orthodontist.
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- 13 / 20
Which professionals specialize in the imaging of human anatomy?
- Radiographers
- Midwives
- Pharmacists
- Optometrists
Radiographers are healthcare professionals who specialize in the imaging of human anatomy for the diagnosis and treatment of pathology. They are allied health professionals who work in both public healthcare and private healthcare and can be physically located in any setting where appropriate diagnostic equipment is located, most frequently in hospitals. The practice varies from country to country and can even vary between hospitals in the same country.
Source: Wikipedia
- 14 / 20
What kind of doctor is an expert in hormone-related conditions?
- Dermatologist
- Endocrinologist
- Gastroenterologist
- Hematologist
An endocrinologist is a medical specialist who treats people with conditions that are caused by problems with endocrine glands and hormones, such as diabetes, menopause, and thyroid problems. A pediatric endocrinologist treats children with medical conditions caused by problems with hormones and endocrine glands. In children, hormones affect puberty, growth, bone development, type-1 diabetes, and other important body functions.
Source: Healthdirect
- 15 / 20
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with which type of patient?
- Seniors
- Middle age men
- Women
- Children
Pediatrics is a medical specialty dealing with the development and care of children and with the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases. The specialized focus of pediatrics did not begin to emerge in Europe until the 18th century. The first specialized children’s hospitals, such as the London Foundling Hospital, established in 1745, were opened at this time. These hospitals later became major centers for training in pediatrics, which began to be taught as a separate discipline in medical schools by the middle of the 19th century.
Source: Britannica
- 16 / 20
Diverticulitis affects which part of the body?
- Brain
- Heart
- Kidney
- Intestines
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon). In diverticular disease, small bulges or pockets (diverticula) develop in the lining of the intestines. Diverticulitis is when these pockets become inflamed or infected. Symptoms of diverticular disease include lower abdominal pain and feeling bloated. Most people with diverticula will not have any symptoms.
Source: National Health System
- 17 / 20
What is the scientific term for the human armpit?
- Pollex
- Cervix
- Axilla
- Tarsus
The axilla (also known as the armpit, underarm, or oxter) is the area of the human body directly under the shoulder joint. The term "underarm" typically refers to the outer surface of the axilla. However, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably in casual contexts. Colloquially, underarm refers to the hollow beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Source: Wikipedia
- 18 / 20
What is the technical name for the kneecap?
- Humerus
- Sacrum
- Fontanella
- Patella
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone that articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds, and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone (i.e., embedded within a tendon or a muscle) in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about four years of age.
Source: Wikipedia
- 19 / 20
What medical term means "at the back"?
- Neonatal
- Posterior
- Anterior
- Ventral
Posterior comes from the Latin word posterus, meaning "coming after". Posterior is often used as a technical term in biology and medicine to refer to the back side of things and is the opposite of anterior, which refers to the front side. For example, as more people took up running as a sport, doctors began to see an increase in stress fractures along the posterior as well as the anterior surface of the lower leg bones. In some technical fields, posterior may mean "later".
Source: Merriam-Webster
- 20 / 20
What is the anatomical term for the big toe?
- Hallux
- Pollex
- Coxa
- Sternal
In classical Latin hallex, allex, hallus, and allus, are used to refer to the big toe. The form hallux (genitive, hallucis) currently in use is however a blend word of the aforementioned forms. In humans, the hallux is usually longer than the second toe, but in some individuals, it may not be the longest toe. There is an inherited trait in humans, where the dominant gene causes a longer second toe ("Morton's toe" or "Greek foot") while the homozygous recessive genotype presents with the more common trait: a longer hallux. The hallux only contains two phalanx bones, the proximal and distal. The joints between each phalanx are the interphalangeal joints.
Source: Wikipedia
