Medical Terminology Flashcards (3)

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.

Description

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.