Question

which term shows the correct use of the combining vowel meaning pertaining to a joint? arthriotic arthritic

Explanation:

To determine the correct term, we analyze the combining vowel rule in medical terminology. The root "arthr-" means joint. A combining vowel (usually "o", "i", etc.) is used to connect a root to a suffix when the suffix starts with a consonant. For "artriotic", the root "arthr-" (with a combining vowel "i"?) is incorrect. For "arthritic", the root "arthr-" combines with the suffix "-itic" (pertaining to) with the combining vowel "i"? Wait, no—actually, the correct breakdown: "arthr" (joint) + "it" (inflammation, but here the suffix "-itic" means pertaining to a condition) – no, wait, the key is the combining vowel. Wait, the correct term for pertaining to joint with correct combining vowel: "arthritic" is related to arthritis (joint inflammation), but the question is about the correct use of combining vowel for "pertaining to joint". Wait, maybe the options: "artriotic" – no, the correct root is "arthr-", and when combining with a suffix, if the suffix starts with a consonant, we use a combining vowel. Wait, "arthritic" is formed from "arthr" + "it" + "ic"? No, maybe the correct term here is "arthritic" as "artriotic" is misspelled or incorrect in combining vowel. Wait, the root for joint is "arthr-", and the combining vowel between root and suffix: if the suffix starts with a consonant, we use a vowel. "Arthritic" has "arthr" + "it" + "ic" – but "it" is a root? No, maybe the correct answer is the second option? Wait, no—wait, the first option is "artriotic" (maybe a typo, but "arthro-" is the combining form with "o" as combining vowel). Wait, maybe the question is about the combining vowel: "arthr" (root) + combining vowel + suffix. The suffix for "pertaining to" related to joint: "arthritic" is about joint inflammation, but the question is "pertaining to a joint". Wait, maybe the correct term is "arthritic" is incorrect, and "artriotic" is wrong. Wait, no—let's recall: combining vowel is used between root and suffix when suffix starts with consonant. The root "arthr-" (joint), suffix "-itic" (pertaining to a condition). Wait, "arthritic" means pertaining to arthritis (joint inflammation), but the question is "pertaining to a joint". Wait, maybe the options are miswritten, but between the two, "arthritic" is the correct medical term (even though it's about joint inflammation, but the other option "artriotic" is not a standard term. So the correct option is the second one? Wait, no—wait, the first option is "artriotic" (maybe "arthrotic" is correct, but with a typo). Wait, maybe the intended correct term is "arthritic" as the other is misspelled. So the correct answer is the second option.

Answer:

B. arthritic