Prefix
Mal-
bad
-opia
vision
The outside of the bone is covered with a tough membrane called the __________________.
Periosteum
What is the medical term for white blood cells?
Leukocytes
Peri-
around
Myc (o)
fungus
-phasia
speech
Red marrow is found in certain bones. What is the medical term for red blood cells?
erthryocytes
Name two bones found in the axial skeleton.
ribs, vertebrae, skull, sternum
-megaly
large, enlarged
Med-i
Middle, Midline
-plasty
surgical correction or repair
The long shaft of the bone is called the ______________.
Diaphysis
Name two bones found in the appendicular system.
humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula
Olig(o)
few, less than normal, small
Poly-
many, much
-phylaxis
protection, prevention
The medullary canal is filled with ___________________.
Yellow Marrow
________________ is a membrane that lines the medullary canal.
Endosteum
Nephr(o)
kidney
Mening-o
Membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
-phagia
to eat, consume, swallow
Bones help to produce three type of blood cells. Name them.
red and white blood cells, platelets
What is the medical term for platelets?
Thrombocytes
-penia
lack of, abnormal reduction in number, deficiency