SECTION REVIEW 7-2
Using the following table, write the combining form, suffix, or prefix that matches its definition in the space
provided to the left of the definition. There may be more than one word element that matches a definition.
Combining Forms Suffixes Prefixes
lith/o -iasis -ptosis dia-
nephr/o -megaly -rrhaphy poly-
ren/o -osis -tome supra-
scler/o -pathy -tomy
-pexy- abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)
- abnormal condition (produced by something specified)
- above; excessive; superior
- disease
- enlargement
- through, across
- fixation (of an organ)
- hardening; sclera (white of the eye)
- instrument to cut
- incision
- kidney
- prolapse, downward displacement
- stone, calculus
- suture
- many, much
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 583. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 7–1 and rework the frames.
Correct Answers × 6.67 = % Score
Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra
7–28 The ureters, bladder, and urethra are mainly passageways for transportation,
storage, and elimination of urine. Within both kidneys, the renal pelvis narrows to
form two muscular tubes called the (7) ureters.
Label the ureters in Figure 7–2.7–29 The contraction of ureteral muscles pushes urine away from the kidneys. It is
temporarily stored in the (8) urinary bladderuntil it is expelled from the body through
the (9) urethraand (10) urinary meatusduring the process of urination (micturition).
Label Figure 7–2 to locate the urinary structures.Macroscopic Structures • CHAPTER 7 289289Frame 7–23to Frame 7–29