American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Discover the AAPC Exam. Learn with quizzes and detailed explanations. Boost your confidence for success!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What does the term 'cutaneous' refer to?

Pertaining to the muscle
Relating to hair
Pertaining to the skin
Relating to fat

The correct answer is: Pertaining to the skin

The term 'cutaneous' specifically refers to anything associated with the skin. This includes structures, functions, conditions, and treatments pertaining to the skin. In medical terminology, 'cutaneous' is derived from the Latin word 'cutis,' meaning skin. Understanding that 'cutaneous' is linked to the skin helps in various fields, particularly in healthcare and coding, where accurate terminology is crucial for documentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning. In contrast, the other options represent different areas of the body. Pertaining to the muscle would relate to muscular tissues and structures, hair relates to the integumentary system as well but specifically addresses follicular structures, and relating to fat concerns adipose tissue. Each of these terms belongs to distinct categories within anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the importance of precise language in medical contexts.