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Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Cartilage

A

Latin gristle

Nonvascular, firm connective tissue found mostly in joints

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Chir/o

A

Root + combining form

hand

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pract

A

Root

efficient, practical

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Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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Chirtopractic

A

Root + Combining form + Root + Suffix

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system

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Or

A

Suffix

a doer

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Chiropractor

A

Root + Combining form + Root + Suffix

Practitioner of chiropractic

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De

A

Prefix

from, out of

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9
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Toxi

A

Root

poison

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10
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Fication

A

Suffix

remove

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Detoxification

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Removing poison from a tissue or substance

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Ligament

A

Latin band, sheet

Brand of fibrous tissue connecting two structures

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muscle

A

Latin Muscle

A tissue consisting of cells that can contract

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Muscul/o

A

Root

Muscle

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Skelet

A

Root + Combining Form

Skeleton

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Al

A

Suffix

pertaining to

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Musculoskeletal

A

Root + Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to the muscles and the bony skeleton

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Orth/o

A

Root + Combining Forn

Straight

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19
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ped

A

Root

Child

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20
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ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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21
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Orthopedic

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix
Pertaining to the correction and cure of deformities and diseases of the musculoskeletal system; originally most of the deformities treated were in children

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22
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Ist

A

Suffix

specialist

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Orthopedist

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Specialist in orthopedics

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24
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Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

bone

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25
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Path

A

Root

disease

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26
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Osteopath

A

Root + Combining form + Root

Practitioner of osteopathy

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Pathy

A

Suffix

Disease

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28
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Osteopathy

A

Root + Combining form + Suffix

Medical practice based on maintaining the balance of the body

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29
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Tendon

A

Latin Sinew

Fibrous band that connects muscle to bone

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30
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Cortex

A

Latin Bark

Outer portion of an organ, such as bone

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31
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Cortic

A

Root

Cortex

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32
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Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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33
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Cortical

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to a cortex

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34
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Diaphysis

A

Greek growing between

The shaft of a long bone

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35
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Epi

A

Prefix

Upon, above

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36
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physis

A

Root

Growth

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37
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Epipysis

A

Prefix + Root
Expanded area at the proximal and distal ends of a long bone to provide increased surface area for attachment of ligaments and tendons

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38
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Ial

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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39
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Epiphysial

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Pertaining to an epiphysis

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40
Q

Haversian Canals

A

Clopton Havers, English physician 1655-1702

Vascular canals in bone

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41
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Marrow

A

Old English Marrow

Fatty, blood-forming tissue in the cavities of long bones

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42
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Medulla

A

Latin Marrow

Central portion of a structure surrounded by the cortex

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43
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Medulla

A

Root

Medulla

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44
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Ary

A

Suffix

pertaining to

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45
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Medullary

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to a medulla

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46
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Peri

A

Prefix

Around

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47
Q

Oste

A

Root

Bone

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48
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Structure

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49
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Periosteum

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Strong membrane surrounding a bone

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50
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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51
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Periosteal

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the periosteum

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52
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A

A

Prefix

Without

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53
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Chondr/o

A

Root + Combining form

Cartilage

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54
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Plasia

A

Suffix

Formation

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55
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Achondroplasia

A

Prefix + Root + Combining form + Suffix

Condition with abnormal, early conversion of cartilage into bone, leading to dwarfism

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56
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Oste/o

A

Root + Combining form

bone

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57
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Genesis

A

Suffix

Creation, formation

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58
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

A

Root + Combining form + Suffix
imperfecta- Latin for unfinished
Inherited condition when bone formation is incomplete, leading to fragile, easily broken bones

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59
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Oste/o

A

Root + Combining form

Bone

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60
Q

Malacia

A

Suffix

abnormal softness

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61
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Osteomalacia

A

Root + Combining form + Suffix

Soft, Flexible bones lacking in calcium

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62
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Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Bone

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63
Q

Myel

A

Root

Bone Marrow

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64
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

inflammation

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65
Q

Osteomyelitis

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Inflammation of bone tissue

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66
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Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Bone

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67
Q

Penia

A

Suffix

Deficient

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68
Q

Osteopenia

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Decreased calcification of bone

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69
Q

Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Bone

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70
Q

Por/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Opening

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71
Q

Sis

A

Suffix

Condition

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72
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Osteoporosis

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Condition in which the bones become more porous, brittle and fragile and more likely to fracture

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73
Q

Rickets

A

Old English to twist

Disease due to vitamin D deficiency, producing soft, flexible bones

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74
Q

Sarc

A

Root

Flesh

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75
Q

Oma

A

Suffix

Tumor, mass

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76
Q

Sarcoma

A

Root + Suffix

Malignant tumor originating in connective tissue

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77
Q

Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

bone

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78
Q

Gen

A

Root

Creation

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79
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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80
Q

Osteogenic Sarcoma

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix + Root + Suffix

Malignant tumor originating in bone producing cells

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81
Q

A

A

Prefix

Variant of ad into

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82
Q

Lign

A

Root

Line

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83
Q

Ment

A

Suffix

Resulting State

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84
Q

Alignment

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Having a structure in its correct position relative others

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85
Q

Comminut

A

Root

Break into pieces

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86
Q

Ed

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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87
Q

Comminuted

A

Root + Suffix

A fracture in which the bone is broken into pieces

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88
Q

Mal

A

Prefix

Bad, difficult

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89
Q

Un

A

Root

one

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90
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Condition, action

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91
Q

Malunion

A

When the two bony ends of the fracture fail to heal together correctly

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92
Q

Non

A

Prefix

Not

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93
Q

Nonunion

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Total failure of healing of a fracture

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94
Q

Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Bone

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95
Q

Blast

A

Suffix

immature Cell

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96
Q

Osteoblast

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

A bone forming cell

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97
Q

Cyte

A

Suffix

Cell

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98
Q

Osteocyte

A

Root + Combining Form

A bone maintaining cell

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99
Q

Path/o

A

Root + Combining Form

disease

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100
Q

log

A

Root

to study

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101
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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102
Q

Fract

A

Root

To break

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103
Q

Ure

A

Suffix

Result of

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104
Q

Pathologic

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix + Root + Suffix

Fracture occurring at a site already weakened by a disease process, such as cancer

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105
Q

Re

A

Prefix

Backward

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106
Q

Duct

A

Root

Lead

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107
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

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108
Q

Reduction

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Restore a structure to its normal position

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109
Q

Traction

A

Latin to pull

Pulling or dragging force

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110
Q

Cervic

A

Root

Neck

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111
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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112
Q

Cervical

A

Pertaining to the neck region

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113
Q

Coccyx

A

Greek Coccyx

Small tailbone at the lowest end of the vertebral column

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114
Q

Kyph

A

Root

bent, hump back

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115
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

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116
Q

Kyphosis

A

A normal posterior curve of the spine that can be exaggerated in disease

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117
Q

Kyph/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Bent, hump back

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118
Q

Tic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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119
Q

Kyphotic

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to or suffering from kyphosis

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120
Q

Lumbar

A

Lati Loin

The region of the back and sides between the ribs and pelvis

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121
Q

Sacrum

A

Latin Scared

Segment of the vertebral column that forms part of the pelvis

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122
Q

Sacr

A

Root

Sacrum

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123
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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124
Q

Sacral

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to or in the neighborhood of the sacrum

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125
Q

Scoli

A

Root

crooked

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126
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

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127
Q

Scoliosis

A

Root + Suffix

An abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column

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128
Q

Scoli/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Crooked

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129
Q

Tic

A

Suffix

pertaining to

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130
Q

Scoliotic

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to or suffering from scoliosis

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131
Q

Spine

A

Latin Spine Vertebral column or a short projection from a bone

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132
Q

Spin

A

Root

Spine

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133
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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134
Q

Spinal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the spine

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135
Q

Vertebra

A

Latin Spinal joint

One of the bones of the spinal column

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136
Q

Vertebr

A

Root

Vertebra

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137
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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138
Q

Vertebral

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to a vertebra

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Whip

A

Root

To swing

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Lash

A

Root

end of whip

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Whiplash

A

Root + Root

Symptoms caused by sudden, uncontrolled extension and flexion of the neck, often in an automobile accident.

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Cranium

A

Greek Skull

The upper part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain

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Crani

A

Root

Skull

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Al

A

Suffix

pertaining to

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Q

Cranial

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the skull

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Q

Ethm

A

Sieve

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Q

Oid

A

Suffix

resembling

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Q

Ethmoid

A

Root + Suffix

Bone that forms the back of the nose and encloses numerous air cells

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Q

Lacrim

A

Root

Tears

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Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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Q

Mandible

A

Latin Jaw

Lower Jaw Bone

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Q

Mandibul

A

Root

Mandible

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Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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Mandibular

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the mandibular

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Maxilla

A

Latin Jaw Bone

Upper jawbone, containing right and left maxillary sinuses

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Maxilla

A

Root

Maxilla

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Q

Ary

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

158
Q

Maxillary

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the maxilla

159
Q

Occipit

A

Root

Back of the head

160
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

161
Q

Occipital

A

Root + Suffix

The back of the skull

162
Q

Palat

A

Root

Palat

163
Q

Ine

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

164
Q

Palatine

A

Root + Suffix

Bones that forms the hard palate and parts of the nose and orbits

165
Q

Pariet

166
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

167
Q

Parietal

A

Root + Suffix

Two bones forming the sidewalls and roof of the cranium

168
Q

Sphen

A

Root

Wedge

169
Q

Oid

A

Suffix

Resemble

170
Q

Sphenoid

A

Root + Suffix

Wedge shaped bone at the base of the skull

171
Q

Tempor

172
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

173
Q

Temporal

A

Root + Suffix

Bone that forms part of the base and sides of the skull

174
Q

Tempor/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Temple

175
Q

Mandibul

A

Root

Mandible

176
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

177
Q

Temporomandibular

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

The joint between the temporal bone and the mandible

178
Q

Zygome

A

French Yoke

Bone that forms the prominence of the cheek

179
Q

Zygomat

A

Root

Cheekbone

180
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

181
Q

Zygomatic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the cheekbone

182
Q

Acromion

A

Greek tip of the shoulder

Lateral end of the scapula, extending over the shoulder joint

183
Q

Acromi/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Acromion

184
Q

Clavicul

A

Root

Clavicle

185
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

186
Q

Acromioclavicular

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

The joint between the acromion and the clavicle

187
Q

Articul

A

Root

Joint

188
Q

Ate

A

Suffix

Composed of

189
Q

Articulate

A

Root + Suffix

Two separate bones have formed a joint

190
Q

Ation

A

Suffix

Process

191
Q

Articulation

A

Root + Suffix

A Joint

192
Q

Clavicle

A

Latin collarbone

Curved bone that forms the anterior part of the pectoral girdle

193
Q

Clavicul

A

Root

Clavicle

194
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

195
Q

Clavicular

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the clavicle

196
Q

Dis

A

Prefix

Apart, Away from

197
Q

Locat

A

Root

Place

198
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

action, condition

199
Q

Dislocation

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Completely out of joint

200
Q

Humerus

A

Latin shoulder

Single bone of the upper arm

201
Q

Pector

A

Root

Chest

202
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

203
Q

Pectoral

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to chest

204
Q

Pectoral Girdle

A

Girdle Old English encircle

Incomplete bony ring that attaches the upper limb to the axial skeleton

205
Q

Scapula

A

Latin Shoulder blade

206
Q

Scapul

A

Root

Scapula

207
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

208
Q

Scapular

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the shoulder blade

209
Q

Sub

A

Prefix

Under, below, slightly

210
Q

Luxat

A

Root

Dislocate

211
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, Condition

212
Q

Subluxation

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

An incomplete dislocation when some contact between the joint surfaces remains

213
Q

Capit/u

A

Root + Combining Form

Small head

214
Q

Lum

A

Suffix

Small structure

215
Q

Capitulum

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

A small head or rounded extremity of a bone

216
Q

Pronat

A

Root

Bend down

217
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, Condition

218
Q

Pronation

A

Root + Suffix

Process of lying face down or of turning a hand or foot with the volar surface down

219
Q

Prone

A

Latin lying down

Lying face down, flat on your belly

220
Q

Radius

A

Latin Spoke of a wheel

The forearm bone on the thumb side

221
Q

Radi

A

Root

Radius

222
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

223
Q

Radial

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the radius or to any of the structures named after it

224
Q

Supinat

A

Root

Bend backward

225
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

226
Q

Supination

A

Root + Suffix

Process of lying face upward or of turning a hand or foot so that the palm or sole is facing up

227
Q

Supine

A

Latin Bend backward

Lying face up, flat on your spine

228
Q

Trochlea

A

Latin Pulley

Smooth articular surface of bone on which another glides

229
Q

Trochle

A

Root

Pulley

230
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

231
Q

Trochlear

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to a trochlea

232
Q

Ulna

A

Latin Elbow, arm

The medial and larger bone of the forearm

233
Q

Uln

234
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

235
Q

Ulnar

A

Pertaining to the ulna or to any of the structures names after it

236
Q

Arthr

A

Root

Joint

237
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

238
Q

Arthritis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of a joint or joints

239
Q

Carpus

A

Greek Wrist

The eight carpal bones of the wrist

240
Q

Meta

A

Prefix

After, subsequent to

241
Q

Carp

A

Root

Wrist bones

242
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

243
Q

Metacarpal

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

The five bones between the carpus and the fingers

244
Q

Colles Fracture

A

Abraham Colles, Irish surgeon, 1773- 1843

Fracture of the distal radius at the wrist

245
Q

Eponym

A

Greek Eponymos, meaning eponymus

A procedure or a diagnosis with a name derived from the name of the person who discovered it or originated it

246
Q

Heberden Node

A

William Heberden, English physician 1710-1801

Bony lump on the terminal phalanx of the fingers in osteoarthritis

247
Q

Meta

A

Prefix

After, subsequent to

248
Q

Carp/o

A

Root + Combining Form

bones of the wrist

249
Q

Phalang/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Phalanx, finger or toe

250
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

251
Q

Metacarpophalanngeal

A

Prefix + Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix
The joints between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges

252
Q

Oste/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Bone

253
Q

Arthr

A

Root

Joint

254
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

255
Q

Osteoarthritits

A

Chronic inflammatory disease of joints

256
Q

Phalanx

A

Latin bone or finger or toe

One of the bones of the digits

257
Q

Rheumat

A

Root

A flow

258
Q

Ism

A

Suffix

Condition

259
Q

Rheumatism

A

Root + Suffix

Pain in various parts of the musculoskeletal system

260
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

261
Q

Rheumatic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to or characterized by rheumatism

262
Q

Oid

A

Suffix

Resembling

263
Q

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A

Systemic diseases affecting many joints

264
Q

Acetabulum

A

Latin Vinegar cup

The cup-shaped cavity of the hip bone that receives the head of the femur to form the hip joint

265
Q

Femur

A

Latin Thigh

The thigh bone

266
Q

Femor

A

Root

Femur

267
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

268
Q

Femoral

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the femur

269
Q

Ilium

A

Latin Groin

Large wing-shaped bone at the upper and posterior part of the pelvis

270
Q

Ischium

A

Greek Hip

Lower and Posterior part of the hip bone

271
Q

Ischi

A

Root

Ischium, hip bone

272
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

273
Q

Ischial

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the ischium

274
Q

Pelvis

A

Latin Basin
Basin-shaped ring of bones, ligaments and muscles at the base of the spine. Also and basin-shaped cavity, like the pelvis of the kidney

275
Q

Pelv

A

Root

Pelvis

276
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

277
Q

Pelvic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the pelvis

278
Q

Pubis

A

Latin Pubis

Alternative name for the pubic bone

279
Q

Sacr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Sacrum

280
Q

Ili

A

Root

Ilium

281
Q

Ac

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

282
Q

Sacroiliac

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

The joint between the sacrum and the ilium

283
Q

Symphysis

A

Greek Grow together

Two bones joined by fibrocartilage in this case the two pubic bones

284
Q

Arthr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

285
Q

Desis

A

Suffix

To fuse together

286
Q

Arthrodesis

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Fixation or stiffening of a joint by surgery

287
Q

Brace

A

Old English To fasten

Appliance to support a part of the body in its correct position

288
Q

Diastasis

A

Greek Separation

Separation fo normally joined parts

289
Q

Radi/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Radiation, X-rays

290
Q

Logy

A

Suffix

Study of

291
Q

Radiology

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

The study of medical imaging

292
Q

Logist

A

Suffix

One who studies, specialist

293
Q

Radiologist

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Medical specialist in the use of X-rays and other imaging techniques

294
Q

Athr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

295
Q

Desis

A

Suffix

To fuse together

296
Q

Athrodesis

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Fixation or stiffening of a joint by surgery

297
Q

Athr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

298
Q

Plasty

A

Suffix

Reshaping by surgery

299
Q

Athroplasty

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Surgery to repair, as far as possible, the function of a joint

300
Q

A

A

Prefix

Without

301
Q

Vascul

A

Root

Blood vessel

302
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

303
Q

Avascular

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

WIthout a blood supply

304
Q

Labrum

A

Latin Lip-shaped

Cartilage that forms a rim around the socket of the hip joint

305
Q

Necrosis

A

Greek Death

Pathologic death of cells or tissue

306
Q

Necr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Death

307
Q

Tic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

308
Q

Necrotic

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to or affected by necrosis

309
Q

Prosthesis

A

Greek Addition

An artificial part to remedy a defect in the body

310
Q

Prosthetic

A

Pertaining to a prosthesis

311
Q

Co

A

Prefix

Together

312
Q

Later

313
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

314
Q

Colateral

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Situated at the side, often to bypass an obstruction

315
Q

Cruciate

A

Latin Cross

Shaped like a cross. In this case the two internal ligaments of the knee joint cross over each other to form an X

316
Q

Fibula

A

Latin Clasp or buckle

The smaller of the two bones of the lower leg

317
Q

Fibul

A

Root

Fibula

318
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

319
Q

Fibular

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the fibula

320
Q

Meniscus

A

Greek Crescent

Disc of cartilage between the bones of a joint, in this case the knee joint

321
Q

Patella

A

Latin Small plate

Thin, circular bone in front of the knee joint, embedded in the patellar tendon

322
Q

Patell

A

Root

Patella

323
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

324
Q

Patellar

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the patella bone or the tendon

325
Q

Tibia

A

Latin Large shinbone

The larger bone of the lower leg

326
Q

Tibi

A

Root

Tibia

327
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

328
Q

Tibial

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the tibia

329
Q

Athr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

330
Q

Centesis

A

Suffix

Puncture

331
Q

Athrocentesis

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Aspiration of fluid from a joint

332
Q

Arthr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

333
Q

Graphy

A

Suffix

Process of recording

334
Q

Arthrography

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

X-ray of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium into the joint

335
Q

Arthr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

336
Q

Scopy

A

Suffix

The process of using an instrument to examine visually

337
Q

Arthroscopy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Visual examination of the interior of a joint

338
Q

Arthr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Joint

339
Q

Scope

A

Suffix

Instrument to examine visually

340
Q

Arthroscope

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Endoscope used to examine the interior of a joint

341
Q

Bursa

A

Latin Purse

A closed sac containing synovial fluid

342
Q

Burs

A

Root

Bursa

343
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

344
Q

Bursitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of a bursa

345
Q

De

A

Prefix

Removal, out of

346
Q

Bride

A

Root

Rubble, rubbish

347
Q

Ment

A

Suffix

Action

348
Q

Debridement

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

The removal of injured or necrotic tissue

349
Q

Hyper

A

Prefix

Excessive

350
Q

Flex

351
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

352
Q

Hyperflexion

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Flexion of a limb or part beyond the normal limits

353
Q

Menisc

A

Root

Crescent, meniscus

354
Q

Ectomy

A

Suffix

Surgical excision

355
Q

Meniscectomy

A

Root + Suffix

Excision (cutting out) of all or part of a meniscus

356
Q

Pre

A

Prefix

Before, in front of

357
Q

Patell

A

Root

Patella

358
Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

359
Q

Prepatellar

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

In front of the patella

360
Q

Rupture

A

Latin Break, fracture

Break or tear of any organ or body part

361
Q

Tendin

A

Root

Tendon

362
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

363
Q

Tendinitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of a tendon

364
Q

Bunion

A

French Bump

A swelling at the base of the big toe

365
Q

Calcaneus

A

Latin The heel

Bone of the tarsus that forms the heel

366
Q

Calcan

A

Root

Calcaneus

367
Q

Eal

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

368
Q

Calcaneal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the calcaneus

369
Q

Hallux

A

Root

Big toe

370
Q

Valgus

A

Root

Turn out

371
Q

Hallux Valgus

A

Root + Root

Deviation of the big toe toward the medial side of the foot

372
Q

Meta

A

Prefix

After, subsequent to

373
Q

Tars

A

Root

Ankle

374
Q

Us

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

375
Q

Metatarsus

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

The five parallel bones of the foot between the tarsus and the phalanges

376
Q

Meta

A

Prefix

After, subsequent to

377
Q

Tars

A

Root

Ankle

378
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

379
Q

Metatarsal

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the metatarsus

380
Q

Pod

381
Q

Iatry

A

Suffix

Treatment

382
Q

Podiatry

A

Root + Suffix

The diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot

383
Q

Pod

384
Q

Iatrist

A

Suffix

Practitioner

385
Q

Podiatrist

A

Root + Suffix

Practitioner of podiatry

386
Q

Pott Fracture

A

Fracture of the lower end of the fibula, often with fracture of the tibial malleolus

387
Q

Talus

A

Latin Heel bone

The tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint

388
Q

Tarsus

A

Latin Ankle

The collection of seven bones in the foot that form the ankle and instep

389
Q

Tars

A

Root

Ankle

390
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

391
Q

Tarsal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the tarsus

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