Question

apply medical terminology for each specialty 5 of 5
which of the following is the correct word part breakdown for the term epidermis?
epi (below) + dermis (muscle)
epi (above) + dermis (skin)
epi (below) + dermis (skin)
epi (above) + dermis (muscle)
apply medical terminology for each specialty 5 of 5
what is another name for the hypodermis layer?
subcutaneous
supra - cutaneous
cutaneous
epicutaneous

Explanation:

1. For the term "epidermis", the prefix "epi -" means above, and "dermis" refers to the skin. So the correct breakdown is "epi (above) + dermis (skin)".
2. The hypodermis layer is also known as the subcutaneous layer. "Sub -" means under, and this layer is beneath the dermis.

Answer:

1. epi (above) + dermis (skin)
2. subcutaneous