suffix
what does the suffix algia mean
pain
what does arth/o mean
joint
what does cost/o mean
rib
what is osteoporosis
This is a disease in which the bones become fragile and prone to fracture
what is the skeletal system
a body system composed of bones, cartilages, ligaments and other tissues that perform essential functions for the human body.
what does ambi mean
both
what does anti mean
against
what does crani/o mean
skull
what is leukemia
cancer of the white blood cells
how many bones are in the body
206
what does -al mean
pertaining to
what does inter mean
between
what does chondr/o mean
cartilage
what is osteoarthritis
is a condition in which cartilage breaks down in joints due to wear and tear, causing joint stiffness and pain.
how many bones are in the skull
22
what does ante mean
before
what does intra mean
within
what does lumb/o mean
lower back
what is rickets
is softening of the bones in children that occurs because bones do not have enough calcium.
what is bone
is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate
what does -ar mean
pertaining to
what does oss mean
bone
what does clavicul/o mean
clavicle
what is a fracture
are breaks in bone, usually caused by excessive stress on bone
whats is the main functions of the skeletal system
structure movement protection support