Med Term Skeletal System Flashcard 3

Front

What does the term 'synovi/o' refer to?

Back

Synovial membrane or fluid.

Front

Which term means 'hump'?

Back

Kyph/o.

Front

What is the function of osteoblasts?

Back

They build bone.

Front

What is costochondritis?

Back

An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.

Front

What are the functions of the skeleton?

Back

A) Protection, B) Body shape, C) Movement, D) A, B, and C.

Front

What does 'scoli/o' refer to?

Back

Curvature of the spine (scoliosis).

Front

What does 'lord/o' refer to?

Back

Curvature of the spine (lordosis).

Front

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

It provides cushioning and support between bones.

Front

What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones; tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Back

It supports the head, neck, and trunk, and protects the brain and spinal cord.