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musculoskeletal
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08/01/2025
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arthr/o
 Definition
Joint
Term
ankyl/o
 Definition
Stiff, bent
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carp/o
 Definition
Carpals
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chondr/o
 Definition
Cartilage
Term
Clavic/o
 Definition
Clavicle
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Crani/o
 Definition
Cranium
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electr/o
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Electricity; electrical activity
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fasci/o
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Fascia Fasciotomy
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fibr/o
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Fibrous connective tissue
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kinesi/o
 Definition
Movement, motion
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kypho/o
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Lamin thin flat plate or layer
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leiomy/o
 Definition
Smooth(visceral)
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lord/o
 Definition
Bent forward,
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lumb/o
 Definition
Loin, lumbar region of the spine
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mandibul/o
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Mandible lower jaw bone
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maxill/o
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Maxilla, upper jaw bone
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menisc/o
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Meniscus, crescent
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kinesi/o
 Definition
Movement, motion
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cost/o
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Ribs
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osses/o
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Bone
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ili/o
 Definition
upper part of the pelvic bone
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ischi/o
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Ischium
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patell/o
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Patella (kneecape)
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pub/o
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Pubis
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scapu/o
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Scapula
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tibi/o
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Tbia
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uln/o
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ulna
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leiomy/o
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Smooth muscle
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rhabdom/o
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Skeletal muscle
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sarc/o
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Flesh, muscle
Term
burs/o
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bursa(fluid-filled sac)
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tars/o
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Tarsal(ankle bone)
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stren/o
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Sternum
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radi/o
 Definition
Radis(lower arm bone)
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phalang/o
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Phalanges(bones of the fingers)
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humer/o
 Definition
Humerus ( upper arm bone
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ten/o
 Definition
Tendon
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