Chapter 14 Musculoskeletal System, Quiz 4, ANSWERS

1. arthraligia: pain in the joint
2. subcostal: pertaining to below the rib
3. hyperkinesia: excessive movement (overactive)
4. orthotist: one who is skilled in orthotics
5. osteopath: physician who specialized in osteopathy
6. vertebrocostal: pertaining to the vertebrae and ribs
7. submandibular: pertaining to below the mandible
8. symphsis: growing together
9. arthogram: x-ray film of a joint
10. tenorrhaphy: suture of a tendon
11. carpal: pertaining to the wrist
12. dyskinesia: difficult movement
13. osteocyte: bone cell
14. sterniod: resembling the sternum
15. osteonecrosis: abnormal death of bone tissues
16. intracranial: pertaining to within the cranium
17. arthrocentesis: surgical puncture of a joint to aspirate fluid
18. osteotomy: incision of the bone
19. carpectomy: excision of a carpal bone
20. humeral: pertaining to the humerus

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