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Week 3 Med Term

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Medullary Cavity   Central, hollowed out area in the shaft of a long bone.  
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Manubrium   Upper portion of the sternum  
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Malleolus   Rounded process on both sides of the tarsus joint  
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Malaise   a vague feeling of discomfort; aka the blahs  
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Luxation   displacement of bone from its joint; dislocation  
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Ligament   connective tissue binding bone to bone  
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Leiomyosarcoma   malignant tumor of smooth muscle arising from connective tissue  
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Laxity   looseness  
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Laminectomy   removal of part of the vertebral arch to relieve pressure from a ruptured IVD  
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Lamina   Thin, flat plate  
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Irregular Bones   bones that have characteristics of more than one shape characteristic  
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Herniation of IVD   abnormal protrusion of IVD into the neural canal or spinal nerves  
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Hernia   abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through the structure that contain it  
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Gait   manner of walking  
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Fracture   traumatic breaking of bone  
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Fossa   shallow cavity in or on a bone  
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Foramen   opening in bone that allows for the passage of vessels and nerves  
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Flat bones   two sheets of compact bones that allows for protection  
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Fibroma   mass or tumor of fibrous connective tissue  
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Fascia   fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscle  
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Epiphysis   each end of a long bone; the area beyond the epiphyseal plate  
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Epiphyseal Plate   cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where lengthwise growth takes place  
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Endosteum   membrane surrounding the medullary cavity  
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Dystrophy   abnormal development of cell, organ, or tissue size  
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Diaphysis   shaft or midportion of a long bone  
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Cortical Bone   hard dense bone that forms the outer layer of bone; compact bone  
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Coprophagic   p.t. ingestion of feces  
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Coprophagy   ingestion of feces  
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Connective   to bind together  
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Condyle   knuckle-like process at the ends of some long bones  
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Chondrosarcoma   malignant tumor of cartilage arising form connective tissue  
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Chondrocostal   Cartilage that is attached to the ribs  
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Cartilage   flexible, connective tissue attached to bones and joints  
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Cardiac Muscle   Striated yet involuntary muscle  
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Cancellous Bone   spongy, porous, trabecular bone  
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Calcium   one of the mineral constituents of bone  
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Bone Head   rounded articular process  
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Ataxia   no coordination  
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Atonic   p.t. lack of tension; p.t. lack of muscle control  
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Articulation   where 2 or more bones come together to form a joint  
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Articular Cartilage   thin layer of cartilage occurring at the ends of long bones and covering any part of a bone that comes into contact with another bone  
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Ankylosis   abnormal condition of stiffening  
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Achondroplasia   bones of the arms and legs that fail to grow to normal size  
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Acetabulum   socket in the pelvis  
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-y   condition; process  
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-tome   instrument to cut  
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-porosis   pore; passage  
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-poietic   p.t. formation  
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-physis   to grow  
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-oma   tumor; mass; collection of fluid  
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-desis   surgical fixation (bones)  
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-clasts   to break  
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-blast   embryonic; immature  
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-asthenia   lack of strength  
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Syn-, sym-   together; with  
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Ante-   before; forward  
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ton/o   tension  
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tax/o   order; coordination  
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synov/o   synovial membrane  
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steat/o   fat  
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spondyl/o   vertebra  
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sarc/o   connective tissue  
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rhabdomy/o   skeletal muscle  
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pector/o   chest  
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ortho/o   straight  
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onych/o   nail  
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nect/o   to bind; tie; connect  
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myel/o   spinal cord; bone marrow  
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leiomy/o   smooth muscle  
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ankyl/o   stiff  
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Extra Cap   Extra Capsular Technique  
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TTA   Tibial Tuberosity Advancement  
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VPB   Veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals  
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PROM   passive range of motion  
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PDR   Physician's Desk Reference  
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CAR   Congenital Articular Rigidity  
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THR   Total Hip Replacement  
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TPLO   Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy  
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TPO   Triple Pelvic Osteotomy  
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Yellow Bone Marrow   fatty tissue found in the diaphysis of long bones in older individuals  
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Vigor   healthy growth; aka high energy  
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Vertebra(e)   backbone(s)  
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Tuberosity   small, roughened process for attachment of tendons and muscles  
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Tubercle   rounded, roughened process of many bones for attachment of tendons and muscles (ie: humerus)  
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Trochanter   large, blunt, roughened process on femur for attachment of tendons and muscles  
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Tonus   Muscle tone; balanced muscle tension  
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Tetany   Muscle spasms or twitching  
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Tenosynovitis   Inflammation of the tendon sheath  
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Synthesis   creation of compounds by union of elements  
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Synovial Membrane   membrane lining the synovial cavity; produces synovial fluid  
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Synovial Joint   a freely moveable joint  
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Synovial Fluid   Viscous (sticky) fluid within the synovial cavity  
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Synovial Cavity   space between bones at a synovial joint; contains synovial fluid  
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Syndactyl   fusion of toes  
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Symmetry   same size  
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Symbiosis   two organisms living together in close association, either for mutual benefit or not  
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Suture   joint between bones; i.e. skull  
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Spondylosis   degeneration of the IVD in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions  
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Smooth Muscle   involuntary, visceral muscle  
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Skeletal Muscle   striated, voluntary muscle  
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Short Bones   bones that are cube shaped  
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Sesamoid Bones   small bones embedded in a tendon  
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Rhabdomyosarcoma   malignant tumor of skeletal muscle arising form connective tissue  
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Red Bone Marrow   found in cancellous bone and the site of hematopoiesis  
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Pneumatic Bones   sinus-containing bones  
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Physis   cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where lengthwise growth takes place  
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Periosteitis   inflammation of the membrane surrounding bone; inflammation of periosteum  
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Periosteum   membrane surrounding bone  
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Osteoporosis   loss of bone tissue and decreased mass of bone  
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Osteonecrosis   death of bone tissue  
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Osteodystrophy   abnormal development of bone  
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Osteoclasts   bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bone tissue  
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Osteocytes   bone cells  
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Osteoblasts   bone cell that helps form bone tissue  
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Ossification   process of bone formation  
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Osseus Tissue   bone tissue  
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Orthopedic   p.t. branch of surgery dealing with the skeletal system  
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Myasthenia   muscle weakness  
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Metaphysis   flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and epiphyseal plate  
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Meniscus   fibrous cartilage found in some joints to withstand compressive forces  
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uln/o   ulna  
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vertebr/o   vertebra  
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Anti-   against  
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Dia-   through; complete  
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Epi-   on; upon; above  
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Inter-   between  
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Mal-   bad  
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Meta-   change; beyond  
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Pan-   all  
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Peri-   surrounding  
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Poly-   many; much  
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Quadri-   four  
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-algia   pain  
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-ar, -ous   p.t.  
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-cyte   cell  
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-gram   record  
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-kinesis   movement  
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-logy   study of  
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-malacia   softening  
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-metry   measurement  
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-osis   abnormal condition  
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-pathy   disease condition  
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-plasia   formation; development; growth  
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-tomy   incision; process of cutting  
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Docile   tame; easygoing  
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Osteosarcoma   malignant tumor of bone arising from connective tissue  
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Synovitis   inflammation of the synovial membrane  
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Tendon   connective tissue that binds muscle to bone  
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Unthrifty   not thriving  
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perone/o   fibula  
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EMG   Electromyogram  
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Ortho   orthopedic; orthopedic procedure  
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IVD   Intervertebral Disc  
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bilat.   bilateral  
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ACL   Anterior Cruciate Ligament  
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CCL   Cranial Cruciate Ligament  
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AAHA   American Animal Hospital Association  
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AVMA   American Veterinary Medical Association  
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DVM   Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)  
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CVT   Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT)  
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CACVT   Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technician  
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NAVTA   National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America  
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acetabul/o   actetabulum  
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articul/o   joint  
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brachi/o   arm  
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burs/o   bursa (sac of fluid near joints)  
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calcane/o   calcaneus (heel)  
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carp/o   carpals  
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clavicul/o   clavicle  
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copr/o   feces  
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dactyl/o   toes  
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femor/o   femur  
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fibr/o, fibros/o   fiber; fibrous connective tissue  
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fibul/o   fibula  
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herni/o   hernia  
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humer/o   humerus  
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hydr/o   water; fluid  
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ili/o   illium  
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isch/o   ischium  
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kinesi/o   movement  
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lamin/o   lamina  
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ligament/o   ligament  
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malleol/o   malleolus  
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mandibul/o   mandible; lower jaw  
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maxill/o   maxilla; upper jaw  
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metacarp/o   metacarpals  
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metatars/o   metatarsals  
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myocardi/o   myocardium (heart muscle)  
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necr/o   death  
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olecran/o   olecranon (elbow)  
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patell/o   patella (knee cap)  
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phalang/o   throat  
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pub/o   pubis  
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radi/o   radius or x-rays  
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stern/o   sternum  
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tars/o   tarsals  
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tibi/o   tibia  
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tox/o   poison  
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