Question 1

Which combining form refers specifically to the neck region of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

cervic/o

Question 2

A patient presents with abnormal bone growth. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

osteosis

Question 3

Which suffix is used to indicate a surgical fixation or stabilization of a bone?

Accepted Answer

-desis

Question 4

A stone found within a tendon sheath is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

tenolith

Question 5

Which combining form is used to describe the heel bone?

Accepted Answer

calcane/o

Question 6

What is the correct term for inflammation of the olecranon bursa?

Accepted Answer

Olecranon bursitis

Question 7

Which term describes the process of bone formation?

Accepted Answer

osteogenesis

Question 8

A patient with polydactyly has which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Extra fingers or toes

Question 9

Which combining form refers to the wrist?

Accepted Answer

carp/o

Question 10

Which suffix indicates pain?

Accepted Answer

-algia

Question 11

A patient is diagnosed with osteomyelitis. What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

Question 12

Which term describes the specialty involving medical treatment of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Spondylology

Question 13

Which combining form refers to the ribs?

Accepted Answer

cost/o

Question 14

Which suffix means 'process of breaking down'?

Accepted Answer

-lysis

Question 15

A patient with kyphosis has which condition?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal backward curvature of the spine

Question 16

Which combining form refers to the skull?

Accepted Answer

crani/o

Question 17

Which suffix means 'abnormal softening'?

Accepted Answer

-malacia

Question 18

Which term describes the surgical process of stabilizing or joining ends of broken bones?

Accepted Answer

Arthrodesis

Question 19

Which combining form refers to the fingers or toes?

Accepted Answer

dactyl/o

Question 20

Which suffix means 'porous' or 'condition of holes'?

Accepted Answer

-porosis

Skeletal System: Medical Terminology Word Building

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