Exam 8: Orthopedics-Skeletal System

A Colles' fracture occurs in the distal ________ by falling on an outstretched hand.

The patient with gout will show an elevated level of ________ in his blood.

Which of these is a combining form meaning "rib"?

The combining form spondyl/o- has the same medical meaning as the combining form ________.

The medical word osseous means "pertaining to ________."

The combining form ankyl/o- means ________.

The ________ vertebrae (L1-L7)are located in the lower back.