Medical Terminology: A Living Language 7th Edition

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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