Commonly Used Word Roots

What does the word root 'cardi/o' refer to?

• Brain

• Skin

• Heart

• Joint

Which part of the body is indicated by the word root 'cephal/o'?

• Neck

• Head

• Back

• Stomach

The word root 'oste/o' is related to which body part?

• Blood

• Nose

• Bone

• Ear

What does the word root 'ren/o' or 'nephr/o' refer to?

• Skin

• Kidney

• Heart

• Brain

The word root 'derm/o' or 'dermat/o' is associated with which part of the body?

• Skin

• Stomach

• Back

• Joint