Healthcare Science End of Pathway Practice Test

The idea is how word parts convey “muscle.” The base form that carries the muscle meaning is my-, coming from Greek mys. When building terms, this root is commonly expanded into the combining form myo- (by adding an o) to link with other word parts, as in myopathy or myocardium. So the root that indicates muscle is my-, while myo- is the linking form you often see when joining to other roots or suffixes. The other options aren’t the standard bases used to denote muscle in medical terminology.