Chapter 3 part 1 Flashcards
oss/e, oss/i, osteo, ost/o
bones
bones
act as the framework for the body, protect the internal organs and store calcium
myel/o (bone marrow and spinal cord)
red bone marrow helps form red blood cells; yellow bone marrow stores fat
chondr/o (cartilage)
creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones
arthr/o (joints)
work with muscles to make a variety of motions possible
ligament/o or ligament
connect one bone to another
synov/i, synov/o or synovial membrane
forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid
bursa or burs/o
cushions areas subject to friction during movement
ankyl/o
crooked, bent, stiff
burs/o
bursa
chondr/i, chondr/o
cartilage
cost/o
rib
desis
to bind, tie together
kyph/o
bent, hump
lord/o
curve, swayback, bent