Question

question 178
the word part pia - means:
split
gentle
mind
glue

question 179
what covers the inner surface of the ciliary process?
pars optica
pars ciliaris
pars erratica
pars myopia

question 180
the diagnostic term that literally means \inflamed joint\ is:
aponeur/itis
tendin/itis
burs/itis
arthr/itis

Explanation:

• Question 178: In medical terminology, "Pia -" is related to the meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord). The pia mater is a delicate membrane, so "gentle" is the correct meaning.
• Question 179: The pars ciliaris is the part that covers the inner surface of the ciliary process.
• Question 180: "Arthr -" means joint and "-itis" means inflammation. So "arthritis" literally means "inflamed joint".

Answer:

• Question 178: gentle
• Question 179: pars ciliaris
• Question 180: arthr/itis