Question

convert each of the following anatomic terms from singular to plural using your knowledge of plural endings. you will learn their definitions and pronunciations in later chapters.

1. bronchus
2. testis
3. spermatozoon
4. ovum
5. testicle
6. epiphysis
7. vertebra
8. phalanx
9. ganglion
10. ovary

Explanation:

Each singular anatomical term is converted to plural using standard Latin/Greek-based pluralization rules for medical terminology:

1. For words ending in -us (bronchus), replace with -i.
2. For words ending in -is (testis, epiphysis), replace with -es.
3. For words ending in -oon (spermatozoon), replace with -oa.
4. For words ending in -um (ovum), replace with -a.
5. For common English anatomical terms (testicle, ovary), add -s.
6. For words ending in -a (vertebra), replace with -ae.
7. For words ending in -nx (phalanx), replace with -ges.
8. For words ending in -lion (ganglion), replace with -lia.

Answer:

1. bronchi
2. testes
3. spermatozoa
4. ova
5. testicles
6. epiphyses
7. vertebrae
8. phalanges
9. ganglia
10. ovaries