Terminology # 3 Flashcards
1
Q
kin-/ kino-/ -kinin
A
move
Ex: kinetic
2
Q
crani-
A
skull
Ex: craniology study of the skull
3
Q
append-
A
Hang to
Ex: appendicular
4
Q
arthr-/ arthro-/ artic-
A
joint
Ex: arthritis
5
Q
burs-/ bursa
A
sac or cavity
Ex: bursitis
6
Q
cancel-
A
lattice work
Ex: cancellous bone
7
Q
-clast-
A
break
Ex: osteoclast
8
Q
blast-
A
embryonic or immature
Ex: blastoma
9
Q
cost-
A
ribs
Ex: intercostals
10
Q
dactyl-
A
digits
Ex: dactylitis
11
Q
lamell-
A
small plate
Ex: lamellar bone
12
Q
liga-
A
bind
Ex: ligament
13
Q
myelo-/ myel-
A
marrow, spinal cord
Ex: osteomyelitis
14
Q
ortho-
A
straight or correct
Ex: orthograde
15
Q
oss-
A
bone
Ex: osseous