The Combining Form Ather/o- Means

question 97

Multiple Choice

The combining form ather/o- means:

• A)cholesterol.
• B)hard.
• C)blood vessel.
• D)soft, fatty substance.

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Definitions:

Plantar Flexes

The movement decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg, for example, standing on tiptoes.

Fibularis Brevis

A muscle of the lower leg that assists in plantar flexing and everting the foot.

Calf Bulge

The appearance of an enlarged or prominent portion of the calf muscle on the back of the lower leg.

Gastrocnemius

A major muscle in the calf of the leg, involved in walking, running, and jumping.