Biology Forums - Study Force

The prefix dis- means:
 
  A) binding.
  B) between.
  C) together.
  D) apart.

QUESTION 2

A lateral curvature of the spine is known as:
 
  A) lordosis.
  B) kyphosis.
  C) scoliosis.
  D) spondylitis.

QUESTION 3

A condition that is characterized by the progressive loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue is called:
 
  A) osteoporosis.
  B) osteopenia.
  C) osteomyelitis.
  D) osteomalacia.

QUESTION 4

In the term arthroscope, the suffix -scope means:
 
  A) to examine.
  B) to view.
  C) instrument.
  D) joint.

QUESTION 5

The surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid is:
 
  A) arthrocentesis.
  B) arthroscopy.
  C) arthroplasty.
  D) arthralgia.

QUESTION 6

The process of bending a limb is called:
 
  A) extension.
  B) flexion.
  C) pronation.
  D) supination.

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