Skeletal System Med Term Flashcard Upper Body and Abbreviations

Front

The prefix 'a-' or 'an-' means:

Back

without, lack of

Front

What bone is highlighted?

Back

Ulna

Front

The root word for 'rib' is:

Back

cost/o

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

206

Front

Root word for the vertebral column

Back

vertebr/o

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

Support, movement, protection, blood cell production, and mineral storage.

Front

What is the longest bone in the upper body?

Back

Humerus

Front

What is the term for the joint where the humerus meets the scapula?

Back

Shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint)

Front

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Back

Clavicle

Front

What is the term for the bones of the wrist?

Back

Carpals