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The Muscular System (bi- = twice (bilateral = affects both sides), -cele =…
The Muscular System
bi- = twice
bilateral = affects both sides
-cele = hernia
myocele = a hernia of muscle
dys- = difficult
dyskinesia = movement disorder
fasci/o = fascia
fasciitis = inflammation of the fascia
fibr/o = fibrous tissue
fiberomyalgia syndrome = fiber tissue pain condition
-ia = abnormal condition
ataxia = the loss of full control for movement
-ic = pertaining to
atonic = without muscle strength
kines/o or i/o = movement
kinesiology = the study of body movement
my/o = muscle
myoparesis = muscle paralysis
-plegia = paralysis
quadriplegia = paralysis of all 4 limbs
-rrhexis = rupture
cardiorrhexis = rupture of the heart wall
tax/o = coordination
taxidermy = to preserve an animal
ten/o tend/o tendin/o = tenon
tenolysis = sugry to release a tendon (stuck)
ton/o = tone
tonometer = measures pressure in the eye
tri- = three
tricuspid valve = a heart valve with 3 flaps