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Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Terminology

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  1. Quick check
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  3. Sources & references

Quick check

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The combining form my/o means:

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Question 2 of 5foundational

The combining form oste/o means:

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Question 3 of 5foundational

The combining form arthr/o means:

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Question 4 of 5foundational

The combining form dermat/o means:

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Question 5 of 5foundational

The combining form chondr/o means:

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  • Define musculoskeletal and integumentary word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes).
  • Build and decode medical terms for the muscular, skeletal, and integumentary systems.
  • Recognize common musculoskeletal and integumentary conditions and procedures by their terminology.
  • Apply safe, scope-appropriate responses to clinical situations involving these systems.

Sources & references

  1. OpenStax — Anatomy and Physiology 2e
  2. U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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