Prefix
meaning: four
what is Tetra
meaning: pexy
what is surgical fixation
arthro/o
what is: joint
pub/o
what is: pubis
AP
what is: anteroposterior
meaning: para
what is Beside, near
meaning: algia
what is pain
ankyl/o
what is: stiff joint
radi/o
what is: radius
AK
what is: above the knee
meaning: supra
what is Excessive
meaning: pnea
what is breathing
kinesi/o
what is: movement
tars/o
what is: ankle (tarsal bones)
BMD
what is: bone mineral density
meaning: trans
what is through, across
meaning: stenosis
what is narrowing, stricture
lord/o
what is: bent backwards
sthen/o
what is: strength
DJD
what is: degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
meaning: retro
what is behind, back
meaning: tome
what is cutting instrument
oste/o
what is: bone
lumb/o
what is: lower back
C1-C7