Word Parts and Roots
The combining form meaning bone.
What is oste/o(or oss/e, oss/i)?
A marked loss of bone density accompanied by an increase in bone porosity.
What is osteoporosis?
The tissue connects one bone to another.
What are ligaments?
What is arthritis?
Specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine.
What is a chiropractor?
The combining form meaning cartilage.
What is chondr/o?
An inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.
What is osteomyelitis?
This type of bone marrow manufactures red blood cells, hemoglobin, and white blood cells.
What is red bone marrow?
Occurs when a ligament that connects bones to a joint is wrenched or torn.
What is a sprain?
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles.
What is an orthopedic surgeon?
The combing form meaning joint.
What is arthr/o?
A form of arthritis associated with aging, characterized by the wearing away of articular cartilage?
What is osteoarthritis?
This fluid-filled sac acts as a cushion to reduce friction in areas subject to movement.
What is a bursa?
The partial displacement of a bone from its joint.
What is subluxation?
Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot.
What is a podiatrist?
The combing form meaning bone marrow or spinal cord.
What is myel/o?
A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of the body systems are attacked.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This fluid-filled sac acts as a lubricant to make smooth joint movements possible.
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
What is scoliosis?
A doctor who uses traditional forms of medical treatment in addition to specializing in treating health problems of the spinal manipulation.
What is an osteopath?
The combing form meaning curved or bent.
What is scoli/o?
A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints, typically starting in the big toe
What is gout?
Allows only slight movement and consist of bones connected entirely by cartilage.
What are cartilaginous joints?
A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints, typically starting in the big toe.
What is gout?
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and disorders that are characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissues.
What is a rheumatologist?