-al: Pertaining to                                  Suffix

Exz. Femoral- Pertainingnto the femur, the largest bone in the body,located in the thigh.

-algia: Pain                                 Suffix

Exz: Myalgis- Pain in a muscle, often caused by overuse, injury or systemic conditions like fibromyalgaia.

-ar: Pertaining to                                  Suffix

EXZ: Patellar- Pertaining to the kneecap ( patella) a small bone that protects the knee joint and assists in movement.

- asthenia: Weakness                           Suffix

EXZ: Myasthenia- Muscle weakness commonly associated with conditions like myasthenia gravis, as autoimmune disorder affecting neuromscular function.

-Centensis: Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid.      suffix

EXZ: Arthrocentesis- Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, often used to relieve swelling or analyze joint conditions.

-clasia: Break                                         Sufffix

EXZ: Osteoclasia- Surgical breaking of bone tissue to correct deformities or aid in the healing process in severe cases.

-clasia: Break                                         Sufffix

EXZ: Osteoclasia- Surgical breaking of bone tissue to correct deformities or aid in the healing process in severe cases.

-clesis: Surgical fixation, fusion                         suffix

EXZ: Arthrodesis- Surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability & reduce pain, often used for severe arthritis.

-clast: Break                                                     suffix

EXZ: Osteoclust- A specialized bone cell that breaks down tissue during bone remodeling and repair.

-desis: Surgical fixation, fusion                              suffix

EXZ: Arthrodesis- Surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability and reduce pain, often performed to treat chronic tendon inflammation.

-ectomy- Excision, surgical removal, cutting out.    suffix

EXZ: Tenectomy- Surgical removal of part of a tendon, often performed to treat chronic tendon inflammation or injury.

-gram: The record, radiographic image.                     suffix

EXZ: Myogram- A record of muscle contraction activity, often used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.

_graphy: Process of recording radiographic imaging.  suffix

EXZ: Arthrography- Imaging of a joint using contrast dye to assess joint structures such as cartilage, ligament, and bones.

_ic: Pertaining to                                             suffix

EXZ: Thoracic- Pertaining to the thorax ( chest), which houses the lungs, heart and other vital structures.

-lysis: Loosening, seperating dissolution.                  suffix

EXZ: Osteolysis- Destruction or dissolution of bone tissue, often in conditions like bone metastasis or infection.

-malacia- Softening                                           suffix

EXZ: Chondromalacia- softening of cartilage, particularly in the knee, leading to pain and difficulty with movement.

-oid: Resembling                                               suffix

EXZ: Myeloid- Resembling bone marrow, often used to describe cells or tissues related to hemataopoiesis.

_-oma- Turmor                                                 suffix

EXZ: Rhabdomyoma- A benign tumor of muscle tissue typically found in the heart or skeletal muscle.

-osis: Abnormal condition                                      suffix

EXZ: Scoliosis- Abnormal curvature of the spine, which can cause back pain, reduced mobility, and postural issues.

-penia:                                     suffix

Abnormal reduction

EXZ: Sarcopenia, loss of muscle mass and strength, often associated with aging, inactivity, or poor nutrition.

-physis: Growth                                                    suffix

EXZ: Epiphysis- The growth end of a long bone, critical during childhood and adolescence for bone elongation.

-plasty: Surgical repair                                        suffix

EXZ: Myoplasty- Surgical repair or reconstruction of damaged or muscle tissue.     

-rraphy: Suturing, repairing                              suffix

EXZ: Tenorrhaphy- Suturing of a torn or severed tendon to restore function and stability.

-sarcoma: Malignant tumor                                       suffix

EXZ: Osteosarcoma- A malignant bone adults, requiring surgical and medical treatment.

-scopy- Process of viewing, visual examination      suffix

EXZ: Arthroscopy- Visual examination of a joint using a specialized instrument to diagnose and treat joint conditions.

-tomy: Incision, cut into                                       suffix

EXZ: Myotomy- Surgical incision into a muscle, often performed to relieve tightness or muscle disorders.

-trophy- Nourishment, development                 suffix

EXZ: Hypertrophy- Excessive development of tissue or an organ, commonly referring to increased muscle size due to exercise or compensatory growth.

a-: Absence of, without                                   prefix

Exz: Atrophy- Wasting away or reduction in muscle size due to lack of use, or resulting from prolonged immobility, nerve damage or muscle disease.

ab-: Away from                                                prefix

EXZ: Abduction- movement of a limb from the midline of the body, such as raising the arm or leg to the side, common in physical therapy and exercise routines.

ad-: Toward                                          prefix

EXZ: Adduction- Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body, such as bringing the arm back to it's resting position after abduction.

brady-: Slow                                                     prefix

EXZ. Bradykinesia- slowness of movement, often a symptom of neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, affecting motor function and coordination.

hyper-: Above, excessive                               prefix

EXZ: Hypertonia- Excessive muscle tone resulting in stiffness or rigidity, commonly seen in conditions like cerebral palsy or stroke.

inter-: Between                                                   prefix

EXZ: Intervertebral disc -A fibrocartilaginous structure are located between the vertebrae of the spine, providing cushioning and flexibility.

intra-: Within                                                prefix

Exz: Intramuscular injection- An injection administered directly into a muscle, commonly used for vaccines or medication delivery.

poly-; Many, much                                               prefix

Exz: Subscapularis muscle- A muscle located below the scapula  (shoulderblade) playing a key role in shoulder rotation and stabilizer.

sub-: Below, under                                      prefix

EXZ: The subscapularis is a muscle located below the scapula(shoulder blade) playing a key role in shoulder rotation and stabilization.

supra-: Above                                               prefix

EXZ: Superaptellar- refers to the area above the patella (kneecap), commonly associated with the suprapatellar bursa, which reduces friction and allows smooth movement of the quadriceps tendon over the femur.

sym-: Together, joined                                             prefix

Exz: Symphysis pubis- A cartilaginous joint where the two pubic bones meet in the pelvis, allowing slight movement for childbirth and pelvic flexibility.

syn-: Together, joined                                          prefix

EXZ: Synarthrosis. A type of immovable joint where bones are joined together, such as in the skull, providing stability and protection to vital organs.