Medical Terminology Simplified

Section Review 3–2

Using the table below, 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

abdomin/o lumb/o -ac epi-

chondr/o pelv/i, pelv/o -ad hypo-

crani/o poster/o -al

gastr/o spin/o -ic

inguin/o thorac/o -ior

umbilic/o

1. toward
   2. groin
   3. stomach
   4. pelvis
   5. cartilage
   6. above, on
   7. pertaining to
   8. loins, (lower back)
   9. chest


2. under, below, deficient


3. cranium (skull)


4. spine


5. umbilicus, navel


6. back (of body), behind, posterior


7. abdomen

Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 565. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 2–34 and reword the frame.

Correct Answers × 6.67 = % Score

Frame 2–66to Frame 2–72

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