What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?

surgical puncture to remove fluid

What is the meaning of the suffix '-porosis'?

abnormal condition of small holes

What is the meaning of the suffix '-scopy'?

visual examination using a scope

What are the two major parts of the skeletal system?

axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

What does the axial skeleton consist of?

the bones along the axis, or central line, of the human body (skull, facial bones, sternum, ribs, vertebral column)

What does the appendicular skeleton contain?

the bones in the appendages of the body, as well as the structures that connect the appendages to the axial skeleton

Name one function of the skeletal system related to support.

The skeletal system provides structure and shape for the body.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to protection.

The skeletal system surrounds and protects the internal organs.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to mineral storage.

Calcium and phosphorus, two minerals that the body needs for important regulatory functions, are stored inside the bones.

Name one function of the skeletal system related to blood cell formation.

Red blood cells are manufactured in the bone marrow.

Medical Terminology: Skeletal System Vocabulary and Functions Flashcards

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'orth/o'?

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straight

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'oste/o'?

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bone

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'ped/o'?

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foot; child

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'pod/o'?

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foot

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'pyret/o'?

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fever

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'rachi/o'?

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spine; vertebra

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What is the meaning of the combining form 'rheumat/o'?

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watery flow

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