Author Question: In the term meniscus, the root menisc means: A) formation. B) crescent. C) repair. D) ... (Read 138 times)

washai · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

In the term meniscus, the root menisc means:

A) formation.
B) crescent.
C) repair.
D) fastened.

Question 2

In the term chondrocostal, the root cost means:

A) cartilage.
B) clavicle.
C) coccyx.
D) rib.

14vl19 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -genesis or -poiesis means formation.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -plasty means surgical repair.
D) The root fixat means fastened.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) The root chondr means cartilage.
B) The root clavicul means clavicle, or collarbone.
C) The combining form coccyg/e or coccyg/o means coccyx, or tailbone.
D) Correct.