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question 172
the combining forms or terms that literally mean
ib\ are:
o cervic/o- and trachel/o-
o ili/o- and ile/o-
o cost/o and pleuro-
o carp/o- and tars/o-

question 173
which of the following is not a personality disorder in cluster c?
o avoidant personality disorder
o dependent personality disorder
o histrionic personality disorder
o obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

question 174
what is the strongest tendon in the body?
o acl
o extensor indicis proprius
o achilles tendon
o brachioradialis tendon

Explanation:

Question 172

• cervic/o - and trachel/o - mean neck.
• ili/o - and ile/o - ili/o - relates to the ilium (part of the hip bone), ile/o - relates to the ileum (part of the small intestine).
• cost/o and pleuro - cost/o means rib, pleuro - can relate to the side (including the area of the ribs).
• carp/o - and tars/o - carp/o - relates to the wrist, tars/o - relates to the ankle.

• Cluster C personality disorders are characterized by anxious, fearful thinking or behavior.
• Avoidant personality disorder (fear of rejection), dependent personality disorder (need for excessive care), and obsessive - compulsive personality disorder (preoccupation with order) are in Cluster C.
• Histrionic personality disorder is in Cluster B (dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior).

• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is a ligament in the knee, not a tendon.
• Extensor indicis proprius is a relatively small tendon in the hand.
• Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is the strongest tendon in the body.
• Brachioradialis tendon is in the forearm and is not as strong as the Achilles tendon.

Answer:

cost/o and pleuro -

Question 173