NCCA CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

NCCA CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION




Science and Medicine Answer - -tend to rely on Latin roots


Words generally have 3 parts: Answer - 1. Prefix
2. Root/Main word
3. Suffix


Prefix Answer - -this comes before the root word, and can modify it


Root/Main Word Answer - -MAIN word


Suffix Answer - -this comes after the root word, and can modify it


Subluxation Answer - -this is an alignment, that is considered less than a
dislocation
-sub [prefix] = less than
-luxation [root word] = dislocation


-it is a spinal dysfunction/misalignment plus nerve interference that prevents
homeostasis

,-it could include:
*Spasms
*Inflammation
*Pain
*Swelling
*Redness
*Heat
*Loss of Function (Disease)


Costochondritis Answer - -this is the inflammation of the rib cartilage
-costo [prefix] = rib
-chondr [root word] = cartilage
-itis [suffix] = inflammation


-A
(Prefix) Answer - = without or opposite
EX: atypical


-Ab
(Prefix) Answer - = away from
EX: abduction


-Adip
(Prefix) Answer - = fat
EX: adipose tissue

,-Ad
(Prefix) Answer - = toward
EX: adduction


-Angio
(Prefix) Answer - = blood vessel
EX: angiography


-Ankylo
(Prefix) Answer - = fusion
EX: ankylosed


-Ante/-Antero
(Prefix) Answer - = before/front
EX: anterior


-Arthro
(Prefix) Answer - = joint
EX: arthiritis


-Bi
(Prefix) Answer - = two or double
EX: bilateral


-Brachi

, (Prefix) Answer - = arm
EX: brachial


-Cauda
(Prefix) Answer - = tail
EX: cauda equina


-Cephalo
(Prefix) Answer - = head
EX: cephalgia


-Cervico
(Prefix) Answer - = neck
EX: cervical spine


-Chondro
(Prefix) Answer - = cartilage
EX: chondritis


-Dermato
(Prefix) Answer - = skin
EX: dermatitis


-Dorsi
(Prefix) Answer - = refers to the back
EX: dorsal fin