unit 14 glossary

Question 1

acromioclavicular

Answer 1

joint between the collar bone and the acromion process

Question 2

acromiohumeral

Answer 2

joint between the acromion process and the humerous

Question 3

acromion

Answer 3

the bony projection on the scapula at the humeroscapular joint

Question 4

ambulance

Answer 4

vehicle used to transport patients

Question 5

ambulatory

Answer 5

able to walk

Question 6

ankyloblepharon

Answer 6

stiffened adhered eylids

Question 7

ankylodactylia

Answer 7

adhesion of two or more digits, making them stiff

Question 8

ankylocheilia

Answer 8

adhesion of the upper and lower lips, making them stiff

Question 9

ankylophobia

Answer 9

abnormal fear of ankylosis

Question 10

ankyloproctia

Answer 10

closure of the anus and rectum

Question 11

ankylosis

Answer 11

condition of stiffening, loss of mobility

Question 12

arteriostasis

Answer 12

control of arterial flow

Question 13

brachial

Answer 13

pertaining to the arm

Question 14

brachiocepholic

Answer 14

pertaining to the arm and head

Question 15

brachioradialis

Answer 15

muscle that extends from the upper arm to the radial bone

Question 16

calconeodynia

Answer 16

heel pain

Question 17

calcaneum

Answer 17

heel bone

Question 18

carpi

Answer 18

wrist bones

Question 19

cervical

Answer 19

pertaining to the nech

Question 20

cervicectomy

Answer 20

excision of the cervix of the uterus

Question 21

cervicitis

Answer 21

inflammation of the cervix of the uterus