Ch 5 Combining Forms

What is the meaning of the combining form "ambul/o"?

• To bend

• To walk or move about

• Arm

• Joint

Which combining form refers to "joint"?

• articul/o

• brachi/o

• card/o

• duct/o

The combining form "brachi/o" means:

• Heart

• Arm

• Nerve

• Child

What does "cardi/o" refer to?

• Electricity

• Heart

• Fiber

• Muscle

"Dextr/o" is the combining form for:

• To the left

• To the right

• To bend

• To turn

Which combining form means "to lead; to carry"?

• duct/o

• flex/o

• vers/o

• tax/o

"Electr/o" refers to:

• Sound

• Electricity

• Heat

• Coordination

The meaning of "fasci/o" is:

• Fiber

• Fibrous band; fascia

• Flesh

• Muscle

Which combining form means "fiber"?

• fibr/o

• flex/o

• lei/o

• my/o

"Flex/o" is the combining form for:

• To bend

• To turn

• To walk

• To carry