Prefixes
What is the prefix “peri-”?
Around or surrounding
What is the suffix “-itis”?
Inflammation
What is bending a joint called?
flexion
What is the term for joint inflammation?
inflammation
What is the combining form “cost/o”?
Rib
What does the prefix “hemi-” mean?
Half
What is the suffix, "-algia"?
Pain
What is straightening a joint called?
extension
What condition is characterized by brittle bones?
osteoporosis
What is the combining form “chondr/o”?
Cartilage
What is the prefix “dys-”?
Difficult, painful, or abnormal
Surgical removal
What is moving a limb away from the body called?
abduction
What is a tear or stretch in a ligament called?
sprain
What is the combining form “my/o”?
muscle
What is the prefix “inter-”?
Between
What is the suffix, "-plasty"?
Surgical repair
What is moving a limb towards the body called?
adduction
What is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
What is the combining form “arthr/o”?
joint
What is the prefix “sub-”?
Under or below
What is the suffix, "-osis"?
abnormal condition or disease
What is turning the palm upward called?
supination
What is inflammation of a tendon called?
tendonitis
What is the combining form “oste/o”?
bone