Unit 4a - Skeletal System Word Parts

What does the combining form ankly/o mean?

• joint

• stiff joint

• bone

• flesh

The prefix dis- means

The prefix non- means

What suffix means immature?

• -blast

• -clasia

• -desis

• -listhesis

What suffix means slipping?

• -blast

• -clasia

• -desis

• -listhesis

What suffix means pertaining to the study of?

What does the suffix -porosis mean?

Which combining forms mean joint?

• ankyl/o

• arthr/o

• burs/o

• medull/o

• articul/o

What does the combining form burs/o mean?

• joint

• inner region

• sac

• addition

What does the combining form prosthet/o mean?

• joint

• inner region

• sac

• addition