Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 67

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-back (of body) , behind, posterior

• A)albin//o
• B)anter/o
• C)caud/o
• D)cephal/o
• E)chrom/o
• F)cyan/o
• G)cyt/o
• H)dist/o
• I)dors/o
• J)erythr/o
• K)hist/o
• L)infer/o
• M)jaund/o
• N)kary/o
• O)later/o
• P)medi/o
• Q)melan/o
• R)poli/o
• S)poster/o
• T)proxim/o
• U)radi/o
• V)tom/o
• W)ventr/o
• X)viscer/o

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Definitions:

External Urethral Sphincter

A muscle that controls the passage of urine through the urethra.

Ischial Ramus

The bony projection that extends from the ischium (part of the hip bone), connecting to the pubis, forming part of the pelvis structure.

Superficial Transverse Perineal

A muscle in the perineum that supports the pelvic floor and plays a role in urinary continence.

Ischiocavernosus

A muscle that aids in erection of the penis or clitoris by compressing the base of the penile or clitoral tissue.