medical terminology
-itis
inflammation
cephal/o
head
burs/o
bursa
fasci/o
fascia
RICE
Rest, Ice, compression, elevation
ectomy
surgical removal
aden/o
gland
chondr/i
cartilage
bi-
two
How many square feet is the average adult human’s skin?
19
-plasty
surgical repair
cyt/o
cell
crani/o
skull
tax/o
Coordination, order
What is the largest artery in the body
aorta
-osis
abnormal hardening, disease
hist/o
tissue
lord/o
Curve, swayback bent
abduction
Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
What body system is the liver a part of?
Digestive system
rrhage
excessive bleeding
-static
Control, maintenance of a constant level
oss/e
bone
tendin/o
Tendon, stretch out, extend, strain
About how many inches a year does hair grow?
6 inches