Medical Terminology-Orthopedics Chapter 6

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What does the Musculoskeletal System consist of?

The bones, muscles, and joints of the body.

The bones are joined by _ to form the _.

ligaments/skeleton

What is the skeleton?

The framework of the body.

How do muscles attach to the skeleton?

By tendons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a joint?

A place where two bones meet. Signup and view all the answers

Who are orthopedists?

Physicians in this specialty who use medical, surgical, and physical means to correct defects and improve the function of bones, joints, and muscles. Signup and view all the answers

What is orthopedics?

The medical specialty that treats disorders involving the musculoskeletal system. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arthr/o' refer to?

Joint. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'burs/o' refer to?

Bursa. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carp/o' refer to?

Carpals (wrist). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chondr/o' refer to?

Cartilage. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clavicul/o' refer to?

Clavicle (collar bone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coccyg/o' refer to?

Coccyx (tailbone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cost/o' refer to?

Rib. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'crani/o' refer to?

Skull. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'femor/o' refer to?

Femur (thigh bone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fibul/o' refer to?

Fibula (thinner lower leg bone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'humer/o' refer to?

Humerus (upper arm bone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ili/o' refer to?

Ilium (part of pelvis). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ischi/o' refer to?

Ischium (part of pelvis). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mandibul/o' refer to?

Mandible (lower jaw). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'maxill/o' refer to?

Maxilla (upper jaw). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'metacarp/o' refer to?

Metacarpus (hand bones). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'metatars/o' refer to?

Metatarsus (foot bones). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'muscl/o' refer to?

Muscle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'my/o' refer to?

Muscle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myel/o' refer to?

Bone marrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oste/o' refer to?

Bone. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'patell/o' refer to?

Patella (knee cap). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phalang/o' refer to?

Phalanges (fingers & toes). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pub/o' refer to?

Pubis (part of pelvis). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'radi/o' refer to?

Radius (part of forearm). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sacr/o' refer to?

Sacrum. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scapul/o' refer to?

Scapula (shoulder blade). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spondyl/o' refer to?

Vertebra. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stern/o' refer to?

Sternum (breast bone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tars/o' refer to?

Tarsals (ankle). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ten/o' refer to?

Tendon. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tendin/o' refer to?

Tendon. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tibi/o' refer to?

Tibia (shin, larger lower leg bone). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'uln/o' refer to?

Ulna (part of forearm). Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vertebr/o' refer to?

Vertebra. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cutane/o' refer to?

Skin. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'electr/o' refer to?

Electricity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fibr/o' refer to?

Fibrous. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kyph/o' refer to?

Hump. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lord/o' refer to?

Bent backward. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orth/o' refer to?

Straight. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'path/o' refer to?

Disease. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scoli/o' refer to?

Crooked, bent. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iliac' refer to?

Pertaining to the ilium. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'subiliac' refer to?

Pertaining to under the ilium. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carpal' refer to?

Pertaining to the wrist. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'costal' refer to?

Pertaining to the rib. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intercostal' refer to?

Pertaining to between the ribs. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'femoral' refer to?

Pertaining to the femur. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'humeral' refer to?

Pertaining to the humerus. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ischial' refer to?

Pertaining to the ischium. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'metacarpal' refer to?

Pertaining to the metacarpus. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'metatarsal' refer to?

Pertaining to the metatarsus. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'radial' refer to?

Pertaining to the radius. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sacral' refer to?

Pertaining to the sacrum. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sternal' refer to?

Pertaining to the sternum. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'substernal' refer to?

Pertaining to under the sternum. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tarsal' refer to?

Pertaining to the tarsus. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tibial' refer to?

Pertaining to the tibia. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Musculoskeletal System Overview

Comprises bones, muscles, and joints.
Bones are interconnected by ligaments, forming the skeleton.
Provides the framework of the body.

Skeleton and Joints

Joints are areas where two bones meet, allowing movement and flexibility.
Muscles attach to the skeleton via tendons.

Orthopedic Specialization

Orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons focus on musculoskeletal system disorders.
Utilize medical, surgical, and physical methods to correct defects and enhance function.

Key Terminology

Arthr/o: Relates to joints.
Burs/o: Refers to a bursa, a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction.
Carp/o: Pertains to the carpals in the wrist.
Chondr/o: Indicates cartilage, which cushions joints.
Clavicul/o: Relates to the clavicle, or collarbone.
Coccyg/o: Refers to the coccyx, known as the tailbone.
Cost/o: Relates to ribs.
Crani/o: Pertains to the skull.
Femor/o: Refers to the femur, the thigh bone.
Fibul/o: Indicates the fibula, the thinner lower leg bone.
Humer/o: Relates to the humerus, the upper arm bone.
Ili/o: Pertains to the ilium, part of the pelvis.
Ischi/o: Refers to the ischium, part of the pelvis.
Mandibul/o: Indicates the mandible, or lower jaw.
Maxill/o: Pertains to the maxilla, or upper jaw.
Metacarp/o: Relates to the metacarpus, or hand bones.
Metatars/o: Refers to the metatarsus, or foot bones.
Muscl/o & My/o: Both indicate muscles.
Myel/o: Relates to bone marrow.
Oste/o: Refers to bones.
Patell/o: Pertains to the patella, or knee cap.
Phalang/o: Relates to phalanges, the bones of fingers and toes.
Pub/o: Refers to the pubis, part of the pelvis.
Radi/o: Pertains to the radius, part of the forearm.
Sacr/o: Indicates the sacrum.
Scapul/o: Refers to the scapula, or shoulder blade.
Spondyl/o: Relates to vertebrae.
Stern/o: Pertains to the sternum or breast bone.
Tars/o: Refers to tarsals, the bones of the ankle.
Ten/o & Tendin/o: Both refer to tendons.
Tibi/o: Relates to the tibia, or shin bone.
Uln/o: Pertains to the ulna, part of the forearm.
Vertebr/o: Refers to vertebrae.
Cutane/o: Relates to skin.

Kyph/o: Indicates a hump; often associated with spinal conditions.
Lord/o: Refers to a condition of bending backward, often seen in the lower back.
Orth/o: Signifies straight or correct.
Path/o: Relates to diseases.
Scoli/o: Refers to curvature, specifically in the spine.

Iliac: Pertaining to the ilium.
Subiliac: Relating to under the ilium.
Costal: Pertaining to ribs or rib cage structures.
Femoral: Relating to the femur.
Humeral: Pertaining to the humerus.

Contextual Associations

Understanding these terms aids in diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Essential for medical professionals in orthopedics and related fields to facilitate effective communication.

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