medical terminology

oss/e, oss/i, oste/o, ost/o

Combining forms related to bone.

myel/o

Combining form that refers to bone marrow or spinal cord.

Function of Bones

Act as the framework for the body, protect internal organs, and store calcium.

Function of Red Bone Marrow

Helps form red blood cells.

Function of Yellow Bone Marrow

Stores fat.

chondr/o

Combining form related to cartilage.

Function of Cartilage

Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones.

arthr/o

Combining form related to joints.

Function of Joints

Work with the muscles to make a variety of motions possible.

ligament/o

Combining form related to ligaments.

Function of Ligaments

Connect one bone to another.

synovi/o, synov/o

Combining forms related to synovial membrane and synovial fluid.

Function of Synovial Membrane

Forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid.

Function of Synovial Fluid

Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible.

burs/o

Combining form related to bursa.

Function of Bursa

Cushions areas subject to friction during movement.

ankylo-

Prefix meaning crooked, bent, or stiff.

arthr/o

Combining form meaning joint.

burs/o

Combining form meaning bursa.

chondr/i, chondr/o

Combining forms related to cartilage.

cost/o

Combining form meaning rib.

crani/o

Combining form meaning skull.

-desis

Suffix meaning to bind or tie together.

kyph/o

Combining form meaning bent or hump.

lord/o

Combining form meaning curve, swayback, or bent.

-lysis

Suffix meaning loosening or setting free.

myel/o

Combining form meaning spinal cord or bone marrow.

oss/e, oss/i, ost/o, oste/o

Combining forms meaning bone.

scoli/o

Combining form meaning curved or bent.

spondyl/o

Combining form meaning vertebrae or vertebral column.

synovi/o

Combining form meaning synovial membrane or fluid.

Major Structures of the Muscular System

Muscles, fascia, and tendons.

Combining Forms for Muscles

muscul/o, my/o, myos/o.

Function of Muscles

Make body movement possible, hold body erect, move body fluids, and produce body heat.

Combining Form for Fascia

fasci/o.

Function of Fascia

Cover, support, and separate muscles.

Combining Forms for Tendons

ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o.

Function of Tendons

Attach muscles to bones.

Word Parts: bi-

twice, double, two.

Word Parts: -cele

hernia, tumor, swelling.

Word Parts: dys-

bad, difficult, or painful.

Word Parts: fasci/o

fascia, fibrous band.

Word Parts: fibr/o

fibrous tissue, fiber.

Word Parts: -ia

abnormal condition, disease, plural of -ium.

Word Parts: -ic

pertaining to.

Word Parts: kines/o, kinesi/o

movement.

Word Parts: my/o

muscle.

Word Parts: -plegia

paralysis, stroke.

Word Parts: -rrhexis

rupture.

Word Parts: tax/o

coordination, order.

Word Parts: ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o

tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.

Word Parts: ton/o

tone, stretching, tension.

Word Parts: tri-

three.