Question

apply medical terminology for each specialty 5 of 5
pre - video question: which word element meansskin?
-dermis
-follicle
-muscul-
-alges-
apply medical terminology for each specialty 5 of 5
which of the following is the correct word part breakdown for the term hypodermis?
hypo (above) + dermis (skin)
hypo (below) + dermis (muscle)
hypo (above) + dermis (muscle)
hypo (below) + dermis (skin)

Explanation:

In medical terminology, the root -dermis means skin. The prefix hypo - means below. So, hypodermis is below the skin.

Answer:

1. -dermis
2. hypo (below) + dermis (skin)