« previous next »

Author Question: The medical term for humpback is: A) exostosis B) scoliosis C) kyphosis D) ... (Read 82 times)

kamilo84

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 495
on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term for humpback is:
 
  A) exostosis
  B) scoliosis
  C) kyphosis
  D) lordosis

Question 2

A medical term that means lymph swelling is ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Medical Terminology: A Living Language ¦ Fremgen, Frucht ¦ 6th Edition
Buy Test-Bank


meryzewe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: Kyphosis is the medical term for humpback. Lordosis is the medical term for swayback. Exostosis is the medical term for a bone spur. Scoliosis is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Answer to Question 2

lymphedema


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Abnormal spinal curvatures: kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis. Abnormal spinal curvatures: kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis.
Medical Alphabet Medical Alphabet
Medical Language Communication Medical Language Communication
A medical assistant holds a specimen container to receive a biopsy sample. A medical assistant holds a specimen container to receive a biopsy sample.
How prefixes and suffixes can be combined with a word root to form many medical terms. How prefixes and suffixes can be combined with a word root to form many medical terms.
A PET scan, a medical use for radioactive isotopes. A PET scan, a medical use for radioactive isotopes.
Video: Studying the Left and Right Brain Independently

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library