Medical Terminology Chapter 10

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?

The tail bone is also known as the:

Which bones form the three main divisions of the pelvis?

An opening or passageway is called a:

A freely movable joint is called:

The two main divisions of the skeleton are the axial and the:

The internal organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the:

Which action turns the palm up?

The soft spot between the cranial bones is called the:

Bone-forming cells are called:

The shaft, or long, main portion of the bone is called:

Another term for articulation is:

Which action turns the palm down?

What is the plural form of pelvis?

A type of elastic connective tissue that provides a smooth surface for movement of the joints is called the:

Which action increases the angle of a joint?

What is the combining form (CF) for heel bone?

The CF brachi/o means:

What is the CF for thigh bone?

Which CF means rod-shaped (striated) muscle?

Which suffix means to break or surgical fracture?

What is the CF for bones of fingers and toes?

The CF arthr/o means:

The CF myel/o means:

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.
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.