Abbreviations
What does Fx stand for?
Fracture
The prefix peri- means what?
Around
The combining form my/o means what?
Muscle
What is osteoporosis?
Weakening of bones due to loss of bone density
What bone is known as the kneecap?
Patella
What does ROM stand for?
Range of motion
The suffix -algia means what
Pain
The combining form chondr/o means what?
Cartilage
What is scoliosis?
Lateral curvature of the spine
What is the shoulder blade called?
Scapula
What does OA stand for?
Osteoarthritis
The prefix arthr/o refers to what?
Joint
The combining form cost/o means what?
Rib
What is arthritis?
Inflammation of the joints
What bone protects the brain?
Cranium
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The prefix oste/o refers to what?
Bone
The combining form spondyl/o means what?
Vertebra
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
What does PT stand for in orthopedics?
Physical therapy
The suffix -itis means what?
Inflammation
The combining form kyph/o means what?
Humpback or curvature of the spine
What is bursitis?
Inflammation of a bursa
What is the largest bone in the body?
Femur