Medical Word Parts
This suffix indicates inflammation.
What is -itis?
This bone is located in the upper arm.
What is the humerus?
This injury occurs when the bones of a joint are displaced from their normal position.
What is a dislocation?
This term means joint pain.
What is arthralgia?
This medication is intended to reduce pain.
What is an analgesic?
This prefix means “between.”
What is inter-?
This combining form refers to the kneecap.
What is patell/o?
This fracture does not penetrate the skin and is also called a closed fracture.
What is a simple fracture?
This condition involves sideways curvature of the spine.
What is scoliosis?
This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images.
What is an MRI?
This suffix means surgical removal.
What is -ectomy
The sternum is in this direction relative to the vertebral column.
What is anterior?
This injury affects a ligament, while a strain affects a muscle or tendon.
What is a sprain?
This disease involves weakened bones, reduced density, and increased fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
This test evaluates bone mineral density. AKA DEXA scan
What is a bone density test?
This combining form refers to cartilage.
What is chondr/o?
The wrist is in this direction relative to the elbow.
What is distal?
This incomplete fracture, common in children, bends and partially breaks the bone.
What is a greenstick fracture?
This term describes disk material protruding beyond its normal boundary.
What is a herniated disk?
This treatment uses a pulling force to align or relieve stress on body structures.
What is traction?
This combining form refers to the vertebrae, or spinal bones.
What is vertebr/o?
The nose is in this direction relative to the ears.
What is medial?
This fracture results from twisting; a longitudinal fracture runs parallel to the bone’s long axis.
What is a spiral fracture?
This autoimmune inflammatory disease is distinct from the degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis, causes bone deformation and significant stiffening of the spine and other joints.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This procedure surgically aligns and secures a fracture with internal devices.
What is ORIF?