Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Practice Exam

The prefix "sarc/o" is associated with which type of tissue?

1. Nerve

2. Muscle

3. Flesh

4. Skin

The correct answer is: Flesh

The prefix "sarc/o" is derived from the Greek word "sarkos," which translates to "flesh." This prefix is commonly used in medical terminology to denote aspects related to connective tissues, particularly muscle tissue but specifically referring to the flesh in a broader context. Therefore, when interpreting the prefix, "sarc/o" relates to tissues that can be classified as flesh rather than nerve tissue, skin, or simply muscle itself. While muscle is indeed closely associated with "sarc/o," as in words like "sarcoma" (a type of cancer that arises from connective tissues, including muscle), the most accurate association given in this context is to "flesh." It captures the broader scope of tissue types that might not be strictly limited to muscle, which is why choosing flesh as the answer is appropriate. The association with other tissue types like nerve or skin does not align with the meaning of the prefix "sarc/o," confirming that the choice centered on flesh is correct.