Question

a combining form for bone is ______.
a. oste/o
b. chondr/o
c. arthr/o
d. my/o

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "oste/o" is the combining form for bone (e.g., osteology, osteoblast).
• Option b: "chondr/o" refers to cartilage.
• Option c: "arthr/o" refers to joint.
• Option d: "my/o" refers to muscle.

So the correct combining form for bone is "oste/o".

Answer:

a. oste/o