2.02 Muscular System Root Words Quiz

What does the prefix "a, an-" mean?

• With

• Toward

• Without

• Before

What does the prefix "Bi-" refer to?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

What is the meaning of the prefix "Hyper-"?

• Below

• Equal

• Excessive

• Behind

The prefix "Iso-" denotes what?

• Muscle

• Equal, same

• Pain

• Weakness

What does the prefix "Myo-" stand for?

• Natural, physical

• Muscle

• Tension

• Development

What does the prefix "Quadri-" mean?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

The prefix "Tri-" indicates the number:

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

What does the suffix "-algia" refer to?

• Action or process

• Weakness

• Pain

• Tissue

The suffix "-asthenia" is associated with:

• Tension

• Development

• Weakness

• Natural, physical

What does the suffix "-ation" signify?

• Development

• Action or process

• Pain

• Weakness