Ivy Tech Medical Terminology Practice Test

The combining form laryng/o refers to which structure?

Uterus Jejunum (second part of small intestine) Larynx (voice box) Milk

Correct Answer:

Larynx (voice box)

Explanation:

Understanding how combining forms name body parts helps you decode medical terms. The combining form laryng/o points to the larynx, the voice box located in the throat that houses the vocal cords and is essential for sound production. That’s why terms built with laryng/o refer to the larynx, such as laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) or laryngoscope (instrument to view the larynx). The other options aren’t related to this root: uterus comes from uter/o, the jejunum from jejun/o, and milk from lact/o or galact/o. So, laryng/o corresponds to the larynx—the voice box.

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