Instructions for online access
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Contributors Reviewers and Advisors
Acknowledgments
List of Tables
List of Illustrations
Part 1. Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure
1. Introduction to medical language
Introduction to medical terms and medical language
Medical terms built from word parts
Medical terms not built from word parts
Chapter review
2. Body structure, oncology, and laboratory tests
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
3. Directional terms, positions, and imaging
Anatomic position
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
Part 2. Body Systems
4. Integumentary system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
5. Respiratory system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
6. Urinary system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
7. Male reproductive system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
8. Female reproductive system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
9. Obstetrics and neonatology
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
10. Cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic systems and blood
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
11. Digestive system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
12. Eye
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
13. Ear
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
14. Musculoskeletal system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
15. Nervous system and behavioral health
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
16. Endocrine system
Anatomy
Word parts
Medical terms
Practical application
Chapter review
Appendix A: Answer key
Appendix B: Combining forms prefixes and suffixes alphabetized by word part
Appendix C: Combining forms prefixes and suffixes alphabetized by definition
Appendix D: Abbreviations
Appendix E: Pharmacology terms
Appendix F: Additional combining forms prefixes and suffixes
Appendix G: Health care delivery terms
Appendix H: Integrative medicine terms
Appendix I: Behavioral health terms
Appendix J: Clinical research terms
Appendix K: Nutrition terms
Appendix L: Dental terms
Appendix M: Health information technology HIT terms
Bibliography
Illustration credits
Index
Inside back cover
