Author Question: The combining form epiphys/o- means ________. A) membrane around a bone B) pointed end of the ... (Read 112 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The combining form epiphys/o- means ________.

A) membrane around a bone
B) pointed end of the sternum
C) enlarged area at the end of a long bone
D) shaft of a bone

Question 2

The ENT system shares some structures with the gastrointestinal system and the respiratory system.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

batool · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The periosteum is the membrane around a bone.
B) The pointed end of the sternum is the xiphoid process.
C) Correct
D) Diaphys/o- means shaft of a bone.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE