Combining Forms 1
What is the correct term for "stiff joint"?
ankyl/o
neck
cervic/o
inflammation of the joint
arthritis
Clavicular means?
pertaining to the clavicle
medull/o
inner region
What is the correct term for "cartilage"?
chondr/o
bone
oste/o
abnormal softening of the cartilage
chondromalacia
carpal means?
pertaining to the Carpus
metacarp/o
metacarpus
What is the correct term for "bone marrow"?
myel/o
rib
cost/o
excessive bend of the spine - roundback or hunchback
(abnormal condition of hump)
kyphosis
metatarsalgia means?
pain in the metatarsals
burs/o
sac/bursa
What is the correct term for "femur"?
femor/o
low back
lumb/o
exaggerated curve of lower back
(abnormal condition of bent backwards)
lordosis
Arthroplasty means?
joint repair/reconstruction
crani/o
cranium
What is the correct term for "outer layer?"
cortic/o
bent backwards
lord/o
surgical removal of synovial membrane
synovectomy
laminectomy means?
surgical removal of the lamina.
mandibul/o
mandibular