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What does the combining form orth/o mean?
straight
What does the combining form myel/o mean?
bone marrow, spinal cord
What does the combining form arthr/o mean?
joint
What does the suffix -logist mean?
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Which of the following terms means 'tearing of ligament tissue'?
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Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?
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Which of the following combining forms refers to 'scale,' as in scaly skin?
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Which of the following combining forms means 'muscle'?
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What does the combining form cephal/o mean?
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Chondrosarcoma is a term that means 'malignant tumor from ________ cells.'
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What is the combining form for thigh bone?
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What does the combining form chondr/o mean?
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What does the combining form jaund/o mean?
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What does the combining form ventr/o mean?
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Which suffix means to break or surgical fracture?
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Which plane divides the body into front and back aspects?
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Which of the following combining forms refers to 'dry, scaly'?
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What action turns the palm up?
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What does the combining form brachi/o mean?
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Which of the following terms means 'softening of the cartilage'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
- Orth/o: Combining form meaning "straight."
- Myel/o: Refers to "bone marrow" or "spinal cord."
- Arthr/o: Indicates the term for "joint."
- -logist: Suffix signifying "specialist in the study of."
Injury and Anatomical Planes
- Sprain: Term for the "tearing of ligament tissue."
- Midsagittal Plane: Divides the body into right and left halves.
- Coronal Plane: Separates the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) aspects.
Common Combining Forms
- Ichthy/o: Refers to "scale", associated with scaly skin conditions.
- My/o: Denotes the term for "muscle."
- Cephal/o: Means "head."
- Femor/o: Combining form for the "thigh bone."
- Chondr/o: Refers to "cartilage."
- Jaund/o: Means "yellow."
- Ventr/o: Denotes "front."
- Brachi/o: Refers to "arm."
Medical Conditions and Procedures
- Chondrosarcoma: Malignant tumor originating from "cartilage" cells.
- Chondromalacia: Indicates "softening of the cartilage."
- -clasis: Suffix that signifies "to break" or "surgical fracture."
- Supination: Action that turns the palm upward.
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Test your knowledge on essential medical terminology with this quiz. It covers key combining forms, anatomical planes, and common medical conditions. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
