Circle the correct term.

The epigastric region is (above/below) the stomach. Therefore, it is (superior/inferior) to the stomach.

Define the following medical term.

Epigastric means $\rule {8cm}{0.15mm}$.

If a person complained of ache in the epigastric region, what organs could be involved?

What is the epigastric region of the abdominopelvic cavity?

a. inferior to the umbilical region

b. lateral to the umbilical region

c. medial to the umbilical region

d. none of the above

Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The epigastric region of the abdominal area is located: (a.) just above the sternum (b.) in the umbilical area (c.) just below the sternum (d.) in the pelvic area

Which one of the following is the study of disease transmission? (1) epidemiology (2) biology (3) genetics (4) Human Genome Project

Divide each term into its component word parts. Write these word parts, in sequence, on the lines provided. When necessary use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel. (You may not need all of the lines provided.
The epigastric region is located above the stomach
________ $\hspace{1cm}$________ $\hspace{1cm}$________ $\hspace{1cm}$________ $\hspace{1cm}$

What organs are in the epigastric region?

Circle the correct answer.

The epigastric region is above/below the hypogastric region.

Circle the correct term.

The umbilicus is (dorsal/ventral) to the spine.

Circle the correct term.

The nose is (superior/inferior) to the chin.

Latin and Greek terms. There is no easy way to remember these—you just have to know them so that you can relate to their meanings. Match the terms in 1–10 to the meanings in a-j. (LO 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.A)

____________1. secrete $\quad$ a. a storeroom ____________2. helix $\quad$ b. to change ____________3. hormone $\quad$ c. gristle ____________4. ligament $\quad$ d. release ____________5. cell $\quad$ e. band ____________6. matrix $\quad$ f. coil ____________7. mutation $\quad$ g. mother ____________8. membrane $\quad$ h. to set in motion ____________9. cartilage $\quad$ i. sinew ____________10. tendon $\quad$ j. parchment

Write the correct answer in the middle column.
Definition $\hspace{1cm}$Correct Answer$\hspace{1cm}$Possible Answers
hip bone area$\hspace{1cm}$ _____________ $\hspace{1cm}$umbilical region

Use $-a l$ (pertaining to) to build words that mean pertaining to the

belly or belly side