Which of the following is NOT a reason why Greek and Latin form the backbone and foundation of medical language?
A. Medical research of the scientific revolution was in Greek.
B. They are no longer spoken and therefore do not change meaning over time.
C. Foundations of Western medicine were in ancient Greece and Rome.
D. They are no longer spoken and can therefore serve as a common language for medical professionals who may speak different modern languages.
E. Latin was the global language of the scientific revolution.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
The recovery heart rate of a 37-year-old male following a 3-minute Step Test is 40 beats. Calculate his VO2max.
A. 43 L/kg/min B. 48.6 mL/kg/min C. 44.1 mL/kg/min D. 50.6 mL/kg/min E. 32.4 L/kg/min
Exophthalmos : Abnormal protrusion of the __________, a classic symptom of excessive activity of the thyroid gland
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In chondromalacia, the bone has become softened. 2. Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane. 3. Carpus means ankle bone. 4. The function of a bursa is to reduce friction. 5. The small bone at the end of the vertebral column is the os coxae.
In the Sims' position the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed along the back
Indicate whether the statement is true or false