Question

activity 4: match the medical term to the simple word directions: look at each medical term in column a. find its simpler word or phrase in column b. write the correct letter on the line to the right of each medical term. column a - medical terms 1. ruq 2. luq 3. rlq 4. llq 5. appendicitis 6. cholecystitis 7. hepatomegaly 8. splenomegaly 9. gastritis 10. pancreatitis column b - simple words a. left lower belly area b. stomach swelling c. right upper belly area d. appendix swelling e. pancreas swelling f. left upper belly area g. big spleen h. gallbladder swelling i. right lower belly area j. big liver

Explanation:

RUQ stands for Right Upper Quadrant (right upper belly area), LUQ for Left Upper Quadrant (left upper belly area), RLQ for Right Lower Quadrant (right lower belly area), LLQ for Left Lower Quadrant (left lower belly area). Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall - bladder. Hepatomegaly is a big liver. Splenomegaly is a big spleen. Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.

Answer:

1. C. Right upper belly area
2. F. Left upper belly area
3. I. Right lower belly area
4. A. Left lower belly area
5. D. Appendix swelling
6. H. Gallbladder swelling
7. J. Big liver
8. G. Big spleen
9. B. Stomach swelling
10. E. Pancreas swelling