The Musculoskeletal System Word Elements

The prefix dys- means?​ (a)  

• Painful; difficult
• Together; with

The prefix hyper- means?​ (a)  

• Above; above normal
• Between

The prefix inter- means?​ (a)  

• Between
• Four

The prefix quadri- means?​ (a)  

• Four
• Many

The prefix supra- ​ (a)   means?

• Above
• Around

The prefixes sym; syn- mean?​ (a)  

• Together; with
• Change; beyond

The root/combining form arthr/o means?​ (a)  

• Joint
• Muscle

The root/combining forms burs/a; burs/o mean?​ ​ (a)  

• Curve
• Bursa; sac

The root/combining form carp/o means?​ (a)  

• Carpals (wrist bones)
• Hump

The root/combining cost/o means?​ (a)  

• Rib
• Skull