Level 1 Nursing Medical Terminology Practice Test

Kypho- indicates which description?

Flat Curved Twisted Humped

Correct Answer:

Humped

Explanation:

Kypho- denotes a humped or bent shape, especially the outward, posterior curve of the upper spine seen in kyphosis. The prefix comes from Greek kyphos meaning hump or bent. In medical terms, kyphosis describes the abnormal convex curvature of the thoracic spine, producing a humped back. So the description most aligned with kypho- is humped. Flat is outside this idea, curved is too general, and twisted refers to rotation, not the hump itself. Knowing prefixes like kypho- helps you decode many terms quickly.

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