Questions and Answers
Any body part attached to a main structure is called a(n):
A large, rounded process on a bone is called:
At which site does hematopoiesis occur?
Which action lowers the foot and points the toes?
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The tail bone is also known as the:
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Which bones form the three main divisions of the pelvis?
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An opening or passageway is called a:
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A freely movable joint is called:
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The two main divisions of the skeleton are the axial and the:
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The internal organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the:
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Which action turns the palm up?
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The soft spot between the cranial bones is called the:
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Bone-forming cells are called:
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The shaft, or long, main portion of the bone is called:
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Another term for articulation is:
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Which action turns the palm down?
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The pelvic girdle:
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What is the plural form of pelvis?
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A type of elastic connective tissue that provides a smooth surface for movement of the joints is called the:
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Which action increases the angle of a joint?
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What is the combining form (CF) for heel bone?
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The CF brachi/o means:
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What is the CF for thigh bone?
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Which CF means rod-shaped (striated) muscle?
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Which suffix means to break or surgical fracture?
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What is the CF for bones of fingers and toes?
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The CF arthr/o means:
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The CF myel/o means:
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
- Appendage: Refers to any body part that is attached to a main structure.
- Tuberosity: A large, rounded process found on a bone.
- Hematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation occurs in the bone marrow.
- Plantar Flexion: Action of lowering the foot and pointing the toes.
- Coccyx: Commonly known as the tailbone.
- Pelvic Divisions: The three main divisions of the pelvis are the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
- Meatus: Indicates an opening or passageway in anatomical terminology.
- Diarthrosis: A type of joint that is freely movable.
- Appendicular Skeleton: The skeleton is divided into two main parts: axial and appendicular.
- Rib Cage: Protects the internal organs within the thoracic cavity.
- Supination: Action that turns the palm of the hand up.
- Fontanelle: The soft spot between the cranial bones in infants.
- Osteoblasts: Cells responsible for bone formation.
- Diaphysis: The shaft or long main portion of a bone.
- Joint: Another term for articulation, referring to the point where two bones meet.
- Pronation: Action that turns the palm of the hand down.
- Pelvic Girdle Function: Connects the lower limbs to the axial skeleton.
- Pelvis Plural: The plural form of pelvis is pelves.
- Articular Cartilage: Provides a smooth surface for movement at joints.
- Extension: Action that increases the angle of a joint.
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Combining Forms (CF):
- Calcane/o: Refers to the heel bone.
- Brachi/o: Means arm.
- Femor/o: Refers to the thigh bone.
- Rhabdomy/o: Indicates rod-shaped (striated) muscle.
- Phalang/o: Pertains to the bones of fingers and toes.
- Arthr/o: Refers to a joint.
- Myel/o: Means bone marrow or spinal cord.
- Suffix -clasia: Denotes to break or induce a surgical fracture.
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