Prefixes
The meaning of oste/o
Bone
Meaning of -porosis
Porous
Weak brittle bones
Osteoporosis
Provides structural support and protection; also stores minerals and produces red blood cells
Bones
Are bones living or nonliving
Living
The meaning of chondr/o
Cartilage
Meaning of -itis
inflammation
Autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tough connective tissue that connects MUSCLES to bones
Tendons
The skeletal system protects this thing
Vital organs
The meaning of scoli/o
Crooked or bent
Meaning of -blast
immature, embryotic
Sideway curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
Tough connective tissue tissue that connects BONES to other bones
Ligaments
Mineral in milk which makes bones stronger
Calcium
Meaning of myel/o
Spinal cord or marrow [either answer is correct]
Meaning of -desis
stabilize, fuse
Condition where bone tissue is replaced with fibrous tissue
Fibrous dysplasia
Shock absorber and cushion to joints. Also provides structures to parts of the body
Cartilage
Amount of hand and foot bones in a fully grown person
106
Meaning of spondyl/o
Vertebra
Meaning of -listhesis
Slipping
Condition where muscles, tendons, and connective tissue is turned into bone
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Connective tissue that wraps and supports muscles, organs, bones, and nerves.
Fascia
Where red blood cells are produced
Red bone marrow