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What does the term 'ankyl/o' refer to?
What does the term 'arthr/o' mean?
Which of the following terms refers to a 'humpback'?
What does 'lamin/o' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'lord/o'?
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The term 'myel/o' refers to what?
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What does 'orth/o' stand for?
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What does 'oste/o' refer to?
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What does 'ped/o' mean?
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What does 'scoli/o' denote?
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What does 'thorac/o' refer to?
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What does 'crani/o' stand for?
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What is the meaning of 'dactyl/o'?
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What does 'femor/o' denote?
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What does 'cruciate/o' relate to?
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What does 'pelv/i' mean?
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What does 'leiomy/o' refer to?
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What refers to 'rod-shaped'?
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What does 'chondr/o' signify?
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Study Notes
Medical Prefixes and Their Meanings
- ankyl/o : Indicates stiffness or a bent, crooked appearance.
- arthr/o : Refers specifically to joints in the body.
- kyph/o : Describes a humpback condition, often related to spinal curvature.
Anatomical Structures
- lamin/o : Pertains to the lamina, a component of vertebrae.
- lord/o : Relates to an inward curve of the spine, commonly associated with swayback posture.
- myel/o : Refers to both bone marrow and the spinal cord.
Orthopedic Terminology
- orth/o : Signifies straightness; often used in terms related to orthopedics.
- oste/o : Denotes bone, foundational in osteology and related areas.
- ped/o : Indicates foot or child, used in both pediatrics and podiatry.
Musculoskeletal Components
- scoli/o : Refers to a lateral curvature of the spine, known as scoliosis.
- thorac/o : Relates to the chest area, significant in respiratory and cardiovascular contexts.
- acromi/o : Pertains to the acromion, a bony projection of the shoulder blade.
Limb and Joint Terminology
- brachi/o : Refers to the arm; crucial in discussions of upper limb anatomy.
- calcane/o : Denotes the calcaneum, the heel bone crucial for walking.
- carp/o : Refers to the carpus, which consists of wrist bones.
Cranial and Cervical References
- cephal/o : Relates to the head; significant in neurology and craniofacial studies.
- cervic/o : Pertains to the neck or the cervix, used in various medical specialties.
- clavicul/o : Relates to the clavicle, commonly known as the collarbone.
Ribs and Vertebral Components
- cost/o : Refers to the ribs, key in respiratory mechanics.
- crani/o : Denotes the cranium, the skull part that encases the brain.
- dactyl/o : Relates to fingers and toes, important in discussions about digits.
Additional Bones and Measurements
- femor/o : Refers to the femur, the thigh bone, the longest bone in the body.
- fibul/o : Denotes the fibula, the smaller leg bone located alongside the tibia.
- humer/o : Signifies the humerus, the upper arm bone.
Pelvic and Lower Extremity References
- ili/o : Pertains to the ilium, the largest part of the pelvis.
- ischi/o : Relates to the ischium, the sitting bone.
- lumb/o : Refers to the lumbar region, the lower back area.
Hand and Foot Anatomy
- metacarp/o : Indicates the metacarpus, the intermediate part of the hand.
- metatars/o : Relates to the metatarsus, the intermediate part of the foot.
- patell/o : Denotes the patella, commonly known as the kneecap.
Pelvis and Rod-Shaped Structures
- pelv/i & pelv/o : Both refer to the pelvis, crucial in reproductive and locomotor anatomy.
- phalang/o : Relates to phalanges, the bones of the fingers and toes.
- pod/o : Indicates the foot, significant in orthopedics and podiatry.
Additional Bone Features
- pub/o : Refers to the pubic bone, part of the pelvis.
- radi/o : Pertains to radiation or x-ray; also known as the radius, one of the forearm bones.
- spondyl/o & vertebr/o : Both refer to vertebrae, the building blocks of the spine.
Chest and Leg Components
- stern/o : Refers to the sternum, the breastbone.
- tibi/o : Pertains to the tibia, the shinbone, important for weight-bearing.
Muscle Types
- leiomy/o : Refers to smooth muscle, essential in involuntary movements.
- muscul/o & my/o : Both denote muscle tissue, fundamental in locomotion.
- rhabd/o & rhabdomy/o : Refer to rod-shaped muscle fibers, key in skeletal muscle anatomy.
Cartilage Reference
- chondr/o : Pertains to cartilage, a connective tissue important for joint function and stability.
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