The Muscular System: Roots and Suffixes Flashcards
1
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muscul/o
A
muscle
musculature: muscle arrangement in a part or the whole body
2
Q
in/o
A
fiber
inotropic: acting on (muscle) fibers
3
Q
fasci/o
A
fascia
fasciodesis: binding (suture) of a fascia to a tendon or other fascia
4
Q
ten/o, tendin/o
A
tendon
tenostosis: ossification of a tendon
5
Q
ton/o
A
tone
cardiotonic: having a strengthening action on the heart muscle
6
Q
erg/o
A
work
ergonomics: study of the efficient use of energy during work
7
Q
kin/o, kine, kinesi/o, kinet/o
A
movement
kinesis: movement (adj: kinetic)
8
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my/o
A
muscle
myositis: inflammation of a muscle
