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What does the combining form 'Acromi/o' refer to?
Which of the following refers to 'Joint'?
What is the meaning of the combining form 'Calcane/o'?
What does 'Condyl/o' refer to?
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The combining form 'Phalang/o' refers to which part of the body?
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Which combining form refers to 'Muscle'?
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What does the prefix 'Meta-' mean?
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The suffix 'Ist' refers to?
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What is referred to by the combining form 'Pelv/o'?
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Define the combining form 'Cost/o'.
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Define the combining form 'Ten/o'.
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Study Notes
Combining Forms
- Acromi/o: Refers to the acromion process, a bony prominence of the shoulder.
- Arthr/o: Denotes a joint in the skeletal system.
- Calcane/o: Pertains to the heel bone, essential for foot structure and stability.
- Carp/o: Relates to carpal bones, which make up the wrist.
- Chondr/o: Represents cartilage, a flexible connective tissue found in various body parts.
- Clavicul/o, Cleid/o: Both indicate the clavicle or collarbone, which connects the arm to the body.
- Condyl/o: Refers to condyles, rounded projections of bone that articulate with other bones.
- Cost/o: Indicates ribs, vital for protecting thoracic organs and aiding respiration.
- Crani/o: Related to the skull, which encases and protects the brain.
- Dent/o: Refers to teeth, essential structures for mastication (chewing).
- Ischi/o: Designates the ischium, part of the pelvic bone.
- Kines/o, Kinsesi/o: Pertains to movement; key in understanding musculoskeletal dynamics.
- Lumb/o: Refers to the lumbar spine or region, critical for lower back support.
- Metacarp/o: Indicates metacarpal bones, the intermediate part of the hand between the wrist and fingers.
- My/o: Relates to muscle tissue, crucial for movement and stability.
- Orth/o: Means straight; often used in medical terms relating to alignment.
- Oste/o: Refers to bone, essential for structure and support in the body.
- Pelv/o: Pertains to the pelvic region, involved in locomotion and support of internal organs.
- Phalang/o: Refers to fingers, the bones that form the digits of the hand.
- Por/o: Indicates porous structures, significant in understanding bone health.
- Pub/o: Pertains to the pubis, another part of the pelvic bone.
- Sacr/o: Refers to the sacrum, a triangular-shaped bone between the two hip bones.
- Stern/o: Designates the sternum or breastbone, central to the rib cage.
- Ten/o: Refers to tendons, which connect muscles to bones.
- Thorac/o: Pertains to the thoracic region of the spine or chest cavity.
- Xiph/o: Indicates the xiphoid process, the lower part of the sternum.
Prefixes
- De-: Means down from or less than, indicating a reduction or lower level.
- Epi-: Means upon or over, describing positions or layers.
- Inter-: Indicates between, often used to describe structures adjacent to one another.
- Meta-: Means beyond, frequently used in biological contexts.
- Poly-: Indicates too many or too much, often related to quantity.
- Supra-: Means above, often indicating location or positioning in anatomy.
Suffixes
- Ist: Denotes "one who is," describing a professional or specialist in a field.
- Plasia: Refers to development, often in the context of cell or tissue growth.
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with these flashcards. Each card contains a combining form and its corresponding definition, covering key anatomical terms related to bones and joints. Perfect for students in medical fields or anyone interested in anatomy.
