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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| How to Use This Book | |
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| How to Use the Student Activity CD-ROM | |
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| Introduction to Medical Terminology | |
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| Overview of Introduction to Medical Terminology | |
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| Vocabulary Related to Medical Terminology | |
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| Word Parts Are the Key! | |
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| Word Roots | |
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| Suffixes | |
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| Prefixes | |
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| Determining Meanings on the Basis of Word Parts | |
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| Medical Dictionary Use | |
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| Pronunciation | |
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| Spelling Is Always Important | |
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| Using Abbreviations | |
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| Singular and Plural Endings | |
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| Basic Medical Terms | |
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| Look-Alike Sound-Alike Terms and Word Parts | |
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| Career Opportunities: Setting Your Goals | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Administrative Medical Assistant | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Human Body in Health and Disease | |
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| Overview of the Human Body in Health and Disease | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Human Body in Health and Disease | |
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| Anatomic Reference Systems | |
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| Major Body Cavities | |
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| Cytology | |
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| Congenital Disorders | |
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| Histology | |
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| Glands | |
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| Organs and Body Systems | |
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| Pathology | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Emergency Room Technician | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Skeletal System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Skeletal System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Skeletal System | |
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| Functions of the Skeletal System | |
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| Structures of the Skeletal System | |
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| The Structure of Bones | |
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| Joints | |
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| The Skeleton | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Skeletal System | |
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| Pathology of the Skeletal System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Skeletal System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Skeletal System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Paramedic | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Muscular System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Muscular System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Muscular System | |
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| Functions of the Muscular System | |
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| Structures of the Muscular System | |
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| Types of Muscle Tissue | |
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| Characteristics of Muscles | |
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| Range of Motion | |
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| How Muscles are Named | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Muscular System | |
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| Pathology of the Muscular System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Muscular System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Muscular System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Physical Therapist | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Cardiovascular System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Functions of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Structures of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| The Heart | |
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| The Blood Vessels | |
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| The Blood | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Pathology of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Cardiac Sonographere | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Lymphatic and Immune Systems | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems | |
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| Functions and Structures of the Lymphatic System | |
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| Functions and Structures of the Immune System | |
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| Pathogenic Organisms | |
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| Oncology | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Lymphedema Therapist | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Respiratory System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Respiratory System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Respiratory System | |
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| Functions of the Respiratory System | |
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| Structures of the Respiratory System | |
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| Respiration | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Respiratory System | |
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| Pathology of the Respiratory System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Respiratory System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Respiratory Therapist | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Digestive System | |
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| Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Digestive System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Digestive System | |
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| Functions of the Digestive System | |
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| Structures of the Digestive System | |
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| Digestion | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Digestive System | |
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| Pathology of the Digestive System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Digestive System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Digestive System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Certified Dental Assistant | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Urinary System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Urinary System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Urinary System | |
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| Functions of the Urinary System | |
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| Structures of the Urinary System | |
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| The Excretion of Urine | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Urinary System | |
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| Pathology of the Urinary System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Urinary System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Urologist | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Nervous System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Nervous System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Nervous System | |
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| Functions of the Nervous System | |
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| Structures of the Nervous System | |
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| The Central Nervous System | |
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| The Peripheral Nervous System | |
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| The Autonomic Nervous System | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Nervous System | |
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| Pathology of the Nervous System | |
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| Mental Health | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Nervous System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Nervous System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Mental Health Worker | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Eyes and Ears | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Special Senses | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Eyes and Ears | |
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| Functions of the Eyes and Ears | |
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| Structures of the Eyes | |
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| Pathology of the Eyes | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Eyes | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Eyes | |
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| Structures of the Ears | |
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| Normal Action of the Ears | |
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| Pathology of the Ears | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Ears | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Ears | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Audiologist | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| Skin: The Integumentary System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Integumentary System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Skin | |
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| Functions of the Integumentary System | |
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| Structures of the Integumentary System | |
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| Associated Structures of the Integumentary System | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Integumentary System | |
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| Pathology of the Integumentary System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Integumentary System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Integumentary System | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Dermatologist | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Endocrine System | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Endocrine System | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Endocrine System | |
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| Functions of the Endocrine System | |
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| Structures of the Endocrine System | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Endocrine System | |
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| Pathology of the Endocrine System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures Related to the Endocrine System | |
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| The Pituitary Gland | |
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| The Thyroid Gland | |
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| The Parathyroid Glands | |
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| The Adrenal Glands | |
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| The Pancreatic Islets | |
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| The Thymus | |
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| The Pineal Gland | |
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| The Gonads | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Clinical Instructor | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| The Reproductive Systems | |
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| Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Reproductive Systems | |
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| Vocabulary Related to the Reproductive Systems | |
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| Functions of the Male Reproductive System | |
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| Structures of the Male Reproductive System | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Male Reproductive System | |
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| Pathology of the Male Reproductive System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Male Reproductive System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Male Reproductive System | |
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| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | |
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| Functions of the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Structures of the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Medical Specialties Related to the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Pathology of the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures of the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Treatment Procedures of the Female Reproductive System | |
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| Assisted Reproduction | |
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| Pregnancy and Childbirth | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Certified Nurse Midwife | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology | |
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| Overview of Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology | |
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| Vocabulary Related to Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology | |
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| Basic Examination Procedures | |
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| Basic Examination Positions | |
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| Laboratory Tests | |
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| Endoscopy | |
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| Centesis | |
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| Imaging Techniques | |
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| Radiology | |
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| Radiographic Positioning and Projections | |
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| Computed Tomography | |
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| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
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| Fluoroscopy | |
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| Diagnostic Ultrasound | |
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| Nuclear Medicine | |
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| Radioimmunoassay | |
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| Pharmacology | |
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| Career Opportunities | |
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| Study Break | |
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| Health Occupation Profile: Medical Technologist | |
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| Review Time | |
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| The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise | |
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| Prefixes, Word Roots (Combining Forms), and Suffixes | |
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| Abbreviations and Meanings | |
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| Glossary of Pathology and Procedures | |
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| Index | |