Exam 6: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Select the combining form that means "joint."

Incision into the skull is called ________.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -ischi/o

Inflammation and degeneration of a joint occurs with:

In this disease, inflammation of the wrist causes pressure against the median nerve.

The congenital disease called myeloma syndrome results in excessive cartilage formation at the epiphyseal plates (growth plates), forming abnormally long limbs and a tall, thin body form.

The muscles and tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint are collectively known as the ________. (two words)

Which combining form means "curved"?

A specialist in the foot is known as a(n):

Occasionally, it is necessary to purposely break a bone to correct an improperly healed fracture. This procedure is called:

This type of arthritis is caused by the wear and tear that occurs with age.

The term for paralysis of both legs and the lower body is ________.

A surgical puncture of a joint to withdraw or aspirate fluids from the synovial cavity is known as: