Medical Terminology A Living Language

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Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former Associate Dean of the Allied Health Program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, Dr. Fremgen has served as an advisor for students’ career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices. Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master’s in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Dr. Fremgen has performed postdoctoral studies in Medical Law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored five textbooks with Pearson.

Suzanne S. Frucht is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy from Indiana University, an MS in biological sciences at NWMSU, and a PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. For 14 years Dr. Frucht worked full time as a physical therapist in various healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, and home health. Based on her educational and clinical experience she was invited to teach medical terminology part time in 1988 and became a full-time faculty member three years later as she discovered her love for the challenge of teaching. Dr. Frucht has taught a variety of courses, including medical terminology, human anatomy, human physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology. She received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003. After retiring from teaching in 2008, she continues to be active in student learning through teaching medical terminology as an online course and writing medical terminology texts and anatomy and physiology laboratory manuals.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Learning Objectives

Medical Terminology at a Glance

Building Medical Terms From Word Parts

    Word Roots

    Combining Vowel/Form

    Prefixes

    Suffixes

    Word Building

    Interpreting Medical Terms

Pronunciation

Spelling

Singular and Plural Endings

Abbreviations

The Medical Record

Healthcare Settings

Confidentiality

Chapter Review

    Practice Exercises

PART 2: BODY ORGANIZATION

Learning Objectives

Body Organization at a Glance

Body Organization Illustrated

Levels of Body Organization

    Cells

    Tissues

    Organs and Systems

Body

    Body Planes

    Body Regions

    Body Cavities

    Directional and Positional Terms

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise 

PART 3: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Integumentary System at a Glance

Integumentary System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System

    The Skin

    Accessory Organs

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Integumentary System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 4: MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Section I: Skeletal System at a Glance

Skeletal System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System

    Bones

    Skeleton

    Joints 

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Skeletal System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Section II: Muscular System at a Glance

Muscular System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System

    Types of Muscles

    Naming Skeletal Muscles

    Skeletal Muscle Actions

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Muscular System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 5: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Cardiovascular System at a Glance

Cardiovascular System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

    Heart

    Blood Vessels

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Cardiovascular System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 6: BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS

Learning Objectives

Section I: Blood at a Glance

Blood Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of Blood

    Plasma

    Erythrocytes

    Leukocytes

    Platelets

    Blood Typing

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Blood Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Section II: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems at a Glance

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

    Lymphatic Vessels

    Lymph Nodes

    Tonsils

    Spleen

    Thymus Gland

    Immunity

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Lymphatic and Immune System Terms

Adjective Form of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 7: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Respiratory System at a Glance

Respiratory System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

    Nasal Cavity

    Pharynx

    Larynx

    Trachea

    Bronchial Tubes

    Lungs

    Lung Volumes and Capacities

    Respiratory Muscles

    Respiratory Rate

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Respiratory System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 8: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Digestive System at a Glance

Digestive System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System

    Oral Cavity

    Pharynx

    Esophagus

    Stomach

    Small Intestine

    Large Intestine

    Accessory Organs of the Digestive System

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Digestive System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 9: URINARY SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Urinary System at a Glance

Urinary System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System

    Kidneys

    Ureters

    Urinary Bladder

    Urethra

    Role of Kidneys in Homeostasis

    Stages of Urine Production

    Urine

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Urinary System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 10: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance

Female Reproductive System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System

Internal Genitalia

    Vulva

    Breast

    Pregnancy

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Female Reproductive System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pregnancy Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance

Male Reproductive System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System

    External Organs of Reproduction

    Internal Organs of Reproduction

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Male Reproductive System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 11: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Endocrine System at a Glance

Endocrine System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System

    Adrenal Glands

    Ovaries

    Pancreas

    Parathyroid Glands

    Pineal Gland

    Pituitary Gland

    Testes

    Thymus Gland

    Thyroid Gland

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Endocrine System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 12: NERVOUS SYSTEM

Learning Objectives

Nervous System at a Glance

Nervous System Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

    Nervous Tissue

    Central Nervous System

    Peripheral Nervous System

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Nervous System Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

PART 13: SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYE AND EAR

Learning Objectives

Section I: The Eye at a Glance

The Eye Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

    The Eyeball

    Muscles of the Eye

    The Eyelids

    Conjunctiva

    Lacrimal Apparatus

    How We See

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Eye Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Section II: The Ear at a Glance

The Ear Illustrated

Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear

    External Ear

    Middle Ear

    Inner Ear

    How We Hear

Terminology

    Word Parts Used to Build Ear Terms

Adjective Forms of Anatomical Terms

Pathology

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Pharmacology

Abbreviations

Chapter Review

    Real-World Applications

    Practice Exercises

    Labeling Exercise

Appendices

I: Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined

II: Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition

III: Abbreviations

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