Exam 6: The Musculoskeletal System

Match the combining form stern/o with its closest definition.

Match the combining form fasci/o with its closest definition.

The patient stated he has a history of joint pain due to erosion of cartilage and bone. This is documented as __________.

NSAIDS do not contain _____ but do reduce inflammation.

Match the combining form fibr/o with its closest definition.

Match the combining form lamin/o and with its closest definition.

The patient has gangrene and had his leg cut off below the knee. The nurse documents this as a(n) __________.

Match the combining form pub/o with its closest definition.

Match the combining form patell/o with its closest definition.

A goniometer measures the movement in

A graphic image of the electrical activity of muscles is a(n) __________.

When muscles are flabby, they are described as being __________.

Match the combining form ischi/o with its closest definition.

Match the combining form pod/o with its closest definition.

The patient is complaining of severe joint pain. The medical assistant expects a referral to a(n) __________.

Match the combining form cephal/o with its closest definition.

Muscles include __________.

Match the combining form scapul/o with its closest definition.

Below the thoracic cavity is what area?

The nurse assesses the top of the infant's skull for the soft spots or __________.