lumb/o Correct Ans-Loin, lumbar region of the spine
patell/o Correct Ans-patella (kneecap)
pelv/i Correct Ans-pelvis, pelvic bone
phalang/o Correct Ans-Phalanges (finger or toe bones)
scapul/o Correct Ans-scapula
vertebr/o Correct Ans-vertebra
,arthr/o Correct Ans-joint
chondr/o Correct Ans-cartilage
synovi/o Correct Ans-synovia, Synovial membrane
oste/o Correct Ans-bone
scoli/o Correct Ans-crooked, curved
inter- Correct Ans-between
supra- Correct Ans-above
syn- Correct Ans-together, joined
-asthenia Correct Ans-weakness
-clast Correct Ans-break
, -physis Correct Ans-growth
-schisis Correct Ans-split, fissure
fracture Correct Ans-broken bone
bunion Correct Ans-abnormal prominence of the joint at the base of the great toe, the
metatarsal-phalangeal joint
gout Correct Ans-disease in which an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood causes
sodium urate crystals (tophi) to be deposited in the joints, producing arthritis
osteoporosis Correct Ans-abnormal loss of bone density that may lead to an increase in
fractures of the ribs, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, hips, and wrists after slight trauma
spinal stenosis Correct Ans-narrowing of the spinal canal w/ compression of nerve roots
prosthesis Correct Ans-artificial substitute for a missing body part
orthopedist Correct Ans-physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases
and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system
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