Question

question 238
which term means \flat - footed?\
pes cavus
pes planus
pes varus
talipes varus

question 239
the three - layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
ganglion
ventricles
meninges
nerves

question 240
the diagnostic term that means hardening of the arteries is:
arterio/sclera/o/sis
cardio/valvul/itis
angio/card/itis
coronary thromb/o/sis

Explanation:

• Question 238:
• "Pes planus" is the medical term for flat - footed. "Pes cavus" is a high - arched foot. "Pes varus" is a type of foot deformity where the foot is turned inward. "Talipes varus" is a more severe form of foot deformity (clubfoot).
• Question 239:
• The meninges are the three - layered membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. A ganglion is a cluster of nerve cell bodies. Ventricles are cavities in the brain. Nerves are bundles of nerve fibers.
• Question 240:
• "Arteriosclerosis" (arterio/sclera/o/sis) means hardening of the arteries. "Cardiovalvulitis" is inflammation of the heart valves. "Angiocarditis" is inflammation of the heart and blood vessels. "Coronary thrombosis" is the formation of a blood clot in a coronary artery.

Answer:

• Question 238: pes planus
• Question 239: meninges
• Question 240: arterio/sclera/o/sis