Understanding the Skeletal System Terms

What does the medical abbreviation "Fx" stand for in relation to the Skeletal System?

• Fracture

• Flexion

• Fixation

• Fusion

Which prefix means "around" in medical terminology?

• Peri-

• Endo-

• Epi-

• Sub-

Identify the word root that means "bone."

• Osteo-

• Myo-

• Chondro-

• Arthro-

What does the suffix "-itis" indicate in medical terms?

• Inflammation

• Enlargement

• Condition

• Disease

Which disease is characterized by the loss of bone density?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis

• Rickets

What is the purpose of a bone density test?

• To measure the strength and density of bones

• To assess joint flexibility

• To evaluate muscle mass

• To detect bone fractures

Explain the function of the prefix "osteo-" in medical terminology.

• It refers to muscles.

• It refers to bones.

• It refers to joints.

• It refers to cartilage.

How does the suffix "-ectomy" alter the meaning of a medical term?

• It indicates removal.

• It indicates inflammation.

• It indicates repair.

• It indicates examination.

What is the significance of the root "arthro-" in medical terms?

• It relates to joints.

• It relates to muscles.

• It relates to bones.

• It relates to nerves.

Analyze the impact of osteoporosis on the skeletal system.

• It strengthens the bones.

• It causes bones to become brittle and fragile.

• It increases bone density.

• It causes joint inflammation.