Author Question: In the term tomography, the combining form tom/o means: A) to remove. B) to record. C) to cut. ... (Read 125 times)

CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

In the term tomography, the combining form tom/o means:

A) to remove.
B) to record.
C) to cut.
D) to fuse.

Question 2

In the ________ position, the x-ray beam passes from one side of the patient's body to the opposite side to reach the film.

A) lateral
B) supine
C) prone
D) oblique

aadams68 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The suffix -ectomy means to remove.
B) The suffix -graphy means to record.
C) Correct.
D) The suffix -desis means to fuse.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) In the supine position, the patient is lying face up.
C) In the prone position, the patient is lying face down.
D) In the oblique position, the body part is at an angle to the x-ray beam.