Author Question: The combining form in radiograph means: A) instrument for. B) radius. C) x-ray. D) ... (Read 9 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

The combining form in radiograph means:

A) instrument for.
B) radius.
C) x-ray.
D) inflammation.

Question 2

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:

A) osteogenesis.
B) osteochondritis.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) osteomalacia.

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The suffix for instrument for is -graph, but that is not a combining form.
B) The radius is a lower arm bone.
C) Correct. The combining from radi/o means x-ray.
D) The suffix -itis means inflammation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Osteogenesis is formation of bone.
B) Osteochondritis is inflammation of bone and cartilage.
C) Osteomyelitis is inflammation of bone, especially the marrow, caused by a pathogenic organism.
D) Correct.