Question

1. ________ is the literal definition of meniscus.

○ straight
○ crescent - shaped
○ cartilage
○ to cross

1. what diagnostic term literally means inflamed joint?

○ aponeur/itis
○ tendin/itis
○ burs/itis
○ arthr/itis

Explanation:

Question 3

The word "meniscus" has a literal meaning related to its shape. "Crescent - shaped" matches the literal definition of meniscus (e.g., the meniscus of a liquid in a tube or the meniscus in a joint, which has a crescent - like shape). "Straight" is the opposite, "cartilage" is the tissue the meniscus is made of (not the literal definition of the term's meaning), and "to cross" is unrelated.

To determine the term meaning "inflamed joint", we analyze word roots. "Arthr/o" means joint, and "-itis" means inflammation. So "arthr/itis" (arthritis) literally means inflamed joint. "Aponeur/itis" is inflammation of an aponeurosis, "tendin/itis" is inflammation of a tendon, and "burs/itis" is inflammation of a bursa.

Answer:

B. crescent - shaped

Question 4