BIOD 103 Module 3 Prep – Verified Questions & Answers A Grade

BIOD 103 MODULE 3 PREP QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) A GRADE


A) Define amputation.
B) What are two common medical abbreviations
associated with an amputation? - correct answer-
A) An amputation is a surgical or traumatic removal of a
limb or other projecting part of the body.


B) AKA is an abbreviation that means above the knee
amputation; BKA is an abbreviation that means below the
knee amputation.


Calcane/o is the combining form meaning the heel.
Identify the specific area of the body by the following
combining forms.


a. Carp/o
b. Fibul/o

,c. Ischi/o
d. Phalang/o
e. Spondyl/o - correct answer- A) wrist
B) fibula, lower leg bone
C) ischium, part of the pelvis
D) Phalanges, fingers and toes
E) Vertebrae, spine


Define adduction. - correct answer- Adduction
is moving a body part towards the midline


Define each of the following terms indicating
inflammation in various parts of the body.


a. Bursitis
b. Tendinitis
c. Fasciitis
d. Myositis - correct answer- A) inflammation
of the bursa

, B) inflammation of a tendon
C) Inflammation of fascia
D) Inflammation of the muscle


Define flexion and extension. - correct answer-
Flexion is bending a limb. Extension is straightening a
flexed limb


Define the following words found in italics.


a. Osteomyelitis
b. Wound culture
c. Ulcer
d. Pedal
e. Percutaneous - correct answer- A)
Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow. Oste/o =
bone; mye = bone marrow; -itis = inflammation


B) Sample of tissue sent to the laboratory for
identification of bacteria