Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 1LE
Definition | Correct Answer | Possible Answers |
hump | ___________________ | ankyl/o |
cartilage | ___________________ | arthr/o |
crooked, bent, stiff | ___________________ | burs/o |
joint | ___________________ | kyph/o |
bursa | ___________________ | Chondr/i, chondr/o |
Expert Solution & Answer
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The word part that describes “hump.”
Introduction:
The term hump is generally used for an area or part, which is usually round and raised outwardly. Humpback is a condition in which the shape of the thoracic spine becomes abnormal, and it is raised outwardly.
Answer to Problem 1LE
Correct answer:
hump: kyph/o
Explanation of Solution
Kyph/o is a word root that is most appropriate for word hump. For example, the term kyphosis is composed of two words, “kyph” that means the hump and “-osis” that means abnormal condition. At the side of the back the abnormal shape of the spine can be noticed as a hump. Kyphosis is commonly called dowager’s hump and humpback. Thus, kyph/o describes the term hump.
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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Ch. 3 - Prob. 11LECh. 3 - Prob. 12LECh. 3 - Prob. 13LECh. 3 - Prob. 14LECh. 3 - Prob. 15LECh. 3 - Prob. 16LECh. 3 - Prob. 17LECh. 3 - The upper portion of the sternum is the...Ch. 3 - Prob. 19LECh. 3 - The ____________________ bone is located just...Ch. 3 - The opening in a bone through which blood vessels,...Ch. 3 - Prob. 22LECh. 3 - Prob. 23LECh. 3 - Prob. 24LECh. 3 - A normal projection on the surface of a bone that...Ch. 3 - Prob. 26LECh. 3 - Prob. 27LECh. 3 - Prob. 28LECh. 3 - Prob. 29LECh. 3 - Prob. 30LECh. 3 - The surgical procedure for loosening of an...Ch. 3 - A chronic bone disease that is characterized by...Ch. 3 - Prob. 33LECh. 3 - A percutaneous _____________is performed to treat...Ch. 3 - The medical term for the form of arthritis that is...Ch. 3 - The medical term for the condition commonly known...Ch. 3 - The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a...Ch. 3 - Prob. 38LECh. 3 - An osterrhaphy is the surgical suturing, or wiring...Ch. 3 - Prob. 40LECh. 3 - Prob. 41LECh. 3 - CR __________________________________Ch. 3 - Fx _____________________________________Ch. 3 - RA ________________________________Ch. 3 - Prob. 45LECh. 3 - The term meaning the death of bone tissue due to...Ch. 3 - An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of...Ch. 3 - The condition known as _____________________ is a...Ch. 3 - A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells...Ch. 3 - The bulging deposit that forms around the area of...Ch. 3 - A/An _______________ is performed to gain access...Ch. 3 - The partial displacement of a bone from its joint...Ch. 3 - The procedure that stiffens a joint by joining two...Ch. 3 - The surgical placement of an artificial joint is...Ch. 3 - A medical term for the condition commonly known as...Ch. 3 - Hemarthrosis is blood within a joint. ______...Ch. 3 - An osteochondroma is a benign bony projection...Ch. 3 - Osteomalacia, also known as adult rickets, is...Ch. 3 - Periostitis is an inflammation of the periosteum....Ch. 3 - Spondylolisthesis is the forward slipping movement...Ch. 3 - If the statement is true, write True on the line....Ch. 3 - If the statement is true, write True on the line....Ch. 3 - Prob. 63LECh. 3 - If the statement is true, write True on the line....Ch. 3 - Prob. 65LECh. 3 - When Bobby Kuhn fell out of a tree, the bone in...Ch. 3 - Eduardo Sanchez was treated for an inflammation of...Ch. 3 - Beth Huberts breast cancer spread to her bones....Ch. 3 - Prob. 69LECh. 3 - Henry Turner wears a brace to compensate for the...Ch. 3 - As the result of a head injury in an auto...Ch. 3 - Mrs. Gilmer has leukemia and requires a bone...Ch. 3 - Betty Greene has been running for several years;...Ch. 3 - Patty Turner age 7 has symptoms that include a...Ch. 3 - Heather Lewis has a very sore shoulder. Dr....Ch. 3 - Rodney Horner is being treated for a ____________...Ch. 3 - Alex Jordon fell and injured her knee. Her doctor...Ch. 3 - Mrs. Palmer is at high risk for osteoporosis. To...Ch. 3 - In an effort to return a fractured bone to normal...Ch. 3 - Baby Juanita was treated for ______________, which...Ch. 3 - Abnormal hardening of bone is known as...Ch. 3 - The surgical removal of a rib or ribs is a/an...Ch. 3 - Prob. 83LECh. 3 - A surgical incision into a joint is a/an...Ch. 3 - Prob. 85LECh. 3 - The surgical removal of a joint is...Ch. 3 - Inflammation of more than one joint is known...Ch. 3 - Any disease involving the bones and joints is...Ch. 3 - A surgical incision or division of a rib or ribs...Ch. 3 - Abnormal softening of the skull is known as...Ch. 3 - _________________________ vertebraeCh. 3 - Prob. 92LECh. 3 - Prob. 93LECh. 3 - _________________________Ch. 3 - _________________________Ch. 3 - Prob. 96LECh. 3 - Prob. 97LECh. 3 - Prob. 98LECh. 3 - Prob. 99LECh. 3 - Prob. 100LECh. 3 - Because of the pain medication, Gladys Gwynn may...Ch. 3 - Because the accident happened when Sheri Smith was...Ch. 3 - The recovery time for internal fixation surgery is...Ch. 3 - Prob. 4CTE
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