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Chapter 5 & 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epiphysis (epi-fizz-eh-sis) | ends of the bone |
| Diaphysis (die-off-eh-sis) | shaft/middle |
| Metaphysis (meh-taff-eh-sis) | neck between shaft and ends |
| Craniometer (cran-ee-om-muh-ter) | device measuring external dimensions of skull |
| Osteopathy (ost-ee-opp-uh-thee) | medicine that focuses on manipulating bones and muscles |
| Cervicitis (sir-vuh-sy-tis) | inflammation of the cervix |
| Periosteum (peri-o-stee-um) | membrane covering outer surface of bones |
| Brachiocephalic (bray-kee-o suh-fal-ic) | relating to both arm and head |
| Brachialgia (bray-kee-owl-gee-uh) | arm pain |
| Spondylitis (spawn-duh-lye-tis) | inflammation of the vertebrae |
| Carpal | bones in human wrist |
| Costectomy (kaw-STEK-tuh-me) | surgical removal of part of rib |
| Tarsitis (tar-SY-tis) | inflammation of bones in the foot |
| Kinesiology (kuh·nee·zee·ah·luh·jee) | The scientific study of human movement |
| Bradykinesia (Brady-kuh-kneez-juh | The scientific study of human movement |
| Genu valgum (gin-u/val-gum) | knock-knees |
| Genu varum, (gin-u/var-um) | bowlegs |