Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
The prefix osteo- refers to:
A –clast cell functions to:
The term diaphysis refers to:
The prefix syn- means:
Arthr/o means:
The word part cost/o refers to the:
Which bone term matches with femor/o?
My/o or myos/o means:
The suffix –malacia means:
The four main functions of the skeletal system are:
The pathway of blood flow beginning in the right atrium is:
Right atrium →
The pathway of airflow from the nose to the capillaries is:
Nose →
The prefix ab- means
What does the term myalgia mean?
What kind of fracture do you have if the bone breaks the skin?
What does the suffix -tomy mean?
What does the prefix dys- mean?
What does the suffix -cyte mean?
What does the word part "pulmo" refer to?
Match the following word parts with their meaning
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
chondr/o | arrow_right_alt | collarbone |
spondyl/o | arrow_right_alt | joint fluid sac |
burs/o | arrow_right_alt | cartilage |
clavicul/o | arrow_right_alt | connective tissue membrane |
synovi/o | arrow_right_alt | vertebra |
12-year-old fell during soccer and has a greenstick fracture of the radius.
a) What type of bone is the radius?
b) Why is a greenstick fracture more common in children?
A patient reports pain and inflammation of a joint. The physician writes “arthritis” on the chart.
a) What does the suffix “–itis” mean?
b) What is literally happening in the patient’s body?
A muscle biopsy shows atrophy in the left leg.
a) What does atrophy mean?
b) What could cause this to occur?