Main description:

For courses in Medical Terminology.

Build a strong foundation of medical terminology, step by step

Medical Terminology: A Living Language uses a carefully constructed learning system to help readers master medical language and apply this knowledge to real-world contexts. Using a straightforward, logical approach, the text introduces the medical terminology associated with basic anatomy & physiology. Rather than memorizing terms, students will learn how to use word parts to build medical terms so they can interpret unfamiliar language. Phonetic spellings assist with pronunciation, and exercises offer hands-?on practice to support mastery.

With 13 chapters, the 7th edition is ideal for a semester- or quarter-length course. Students will strengthen their term-building skills with the help of a comprehensive list of word parts and new practice problems targeting spelling, adjective formation, and grasp of basic A&P.

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Contents:

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Learning Objectives
Medical Terminology at a Glance
Building Medical Terms From Word Parts
Pronunciation
Spelling
Singular and Plural Endings
Abbreviations
The Medical Record
Healthcare Settings
Confidentiality
Chapter Review

BODY ORGANIZATION

Learning Objectives
Body Organization at a Glance
Body Organization Illustrated
Levels of Body Organization
Body
Abbreviations
Chapter Review

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Integumentary System at a Glance
Integumentary System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
Terminology
Chapter Review

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Section I: Skeletal System at a Glance
Skeletal System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
Terminology
Section II: Muscular System at a Glance
Muscular System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
Terminology
Chapter Review

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Cardiovascular System at a Glance
Cardiovascular System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Terminology
Chapter Review

BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS

Learning Objectives
Section I: Blood at a Glance
Blood Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
Terminology
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
Terminology
Chapter Review

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Respiratory System at a Glance
Respiratory System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Terminology
Chapter Review

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Digestive System at a Glance
Digestive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Terminology
Chapter Review

URINARY SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Urinary System at a Glance
Urinary System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
Terminology
Chapter Review

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance
Female Reproductive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
Terminology
Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance
Male Reproductive System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
Terminology
Chapter Review

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Learning Objectives
Endocrine System at a Glance
Endocrine System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
Terminology
Chapter Review

NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MENTAL HEALTH

Learning Objectives
Section 1: Nervous System at a Glance
Nervous System Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Terminology
Section 2: Mental Health at a Glance
Mental Health Disciplines
Pathology
Therapeutic Procedures
Abbreviations
Chapter Review

SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYE AND EAR

Learning Objectives
Section I: The Eye at a Glance
The Eye Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
Terminology
Section II: The Ear at a Glance
The Ear Illustrated
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
Terminology
Chapter Review

APPENDICES

Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
Abbreviations

Answer Keys Glossary