In the beginning...
poly-
What is the prefix meaning: many
arthr/o
What is the root word for: joint
Process of skeleton changing from fragile newborn cartilage into bone.
What is: Ossification
Hemopoietic
What is pronounced: (hee-moh-poy-ET-ick)
Pertaining to the formation of blood cells
What is: Hemopoietic
Diaphysis
What is pronounced: (dye-AF-ih-sis)
syn-
What is the prefix meaning: joined together
Opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass
What is a: Foramen
Epiphyses
What is pronounced: (ep-PIF-ih-seez)
epi-
What is the prefix meaning: upon
The type of joint that allows for a wide variety of movements.
What is a:Synovial Joint
Periosteum
What is prounounced: (pehr-ee-OSS-tee-um)
hemi-
What is the prefix meaning: half
myel/o
What is the root word for: spinal cord or bone marrow
Projection on the surface of a bone that most commonly serves as an attachment for a muscle or tendon
What is a: Process
Endosteum
What is pronounced: (en-DOS-tee-um)