Introduction to Medical Terminology

by Schroeder, Carol L.; Ehrlich, Ann

• ISBN13: 9781401811372
• ISBN10: 140181137X
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-12-30
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Introduction to Medical Terminology emphasizes learning medical terminology by word part and usage and is organized by body systems. The practice software includes exercises, games and pronunciation of medical terminology. A workbook offers a wide-variety of learning exercises from matching and multiple choice to spelling and abbreviations to true/false and word building.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xii
How to Use This Book	xiii
How to Use the Student Activity CD-ROM	xvi
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Overview of Introduction to Medical Terminology	2	(1)
Vocabulary Related to Medical Terminology	3	(1)
Word Parts Are the Key!	4	(1)
Word Roots	4	(2)
Suffixes	6	(1)
Prefixes	7	(1)
Determining Meanings on the Basis of Word Parts	8	(1)
Medical Dictionary Use	9	(2)
Pronunciation	11	(1)
Spelling Is Always Important	11	(1)
Using Abbreviations	11	(1)
Singular and Plural Endings	11	(1)
Basic Medical Terms	11	(1)
Look-Alike Sound-Alike Terms and Word Parts	12	(2)
Career Opportunities: Setting Your Goals	14	(1)
Study Break	15	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Administrative Medical Assistant	16	(1)
Review Time	16	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	17	(1)
The Human Body in Health and Disease
Overview of the Human Body in Health and Disease	18	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Human Body in Health and Disease	19	(1)
Anatomic Reference Systems	20	(2)
Major Body Cavities	22	(2)
Cytology	24	(2)
Congenital Disorders	26	(1)
Histology	27	(1)
Glands	28	(1)
Organs and Body Systems	28	(1)
Pathology	28	(4)
Career Opportunities	32	(1)
Study Break	33	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Emergency Room Technician	33	(1)
Review Time	34	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	35	(1)
The Skeletal System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Skeletal System	36	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Skeletal System	37	(1)
Functions of the Skeletal System	38	(1)
Structures of the Skeletal System	38	(1)
The Structure of Bones	38	(1)
Joints	39	(2)
The Skeleton	41	(6)
Medical Specialties Related to the Skeletal System	47	(1)
Pathology of the Skeletal System	48	(4)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Skeletal System	52	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Skeletal System	53	(4)
Career Opportunities	57	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Paramedic	57	(1)
Study Break	58	(1)
Review Time	58	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	59	(1)
The Muscular System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Muscular System	60	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Muscular System	61	(1)
Functions of the Muscular System	62	(1)
Structures of the Muscular System	62	(1)
Types of Muscle Tissue	62	(2)
Characteristics of Muscles	64	(1)
Range of Motion	64	(2)
How Muscles are Named	66	(4)
Medical Specialties Related to the Muscular System	70	(1)
Pathology of the Muscular System	70	(5)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Muscular System	75	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Muscular System	75	(2)
Career Opportunities	77	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Physical Therapist	77	(1)
Study Break	78	(1)
Review Time	78	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	79	(1)
The Cardiovascular System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Cardiovascular System	80	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Cardiovascular System	81	(1)
Functions of the Cardiovascular System	82	(1)
Structures of the Cardiovascular System	82	(1)
The Heart	83	(4)
The Blood Vessels	87	(1)
The Blood	87	(4)
Medical Specialties Related to the Cardiovascular System	91	(1)
Pathology of the Cardiovascular System	91	(5)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular System	96	(2)
Treatment Procedures of the Cardiovascular System	98	(3)
Career Opportunities	101	(1)
Study Break	101	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Cardiac Sonographere	101	(1)
Review Time	102	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	103	(1)
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems	104	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems	105	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems	106	(1)
Functions and Structures of the Lymphatic System	106	(3)
Functions and Structures of the Immune System	109	(4)
Pathogenic Organisms	113	(2)
Oncology	115	(4)
Career Opportunities	119	(1)
Study Break	119	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Lymphedema Therapist	120	(1)
Review Time	120	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	121	(1)
The Respiratory System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Respiratory System	122	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Respiratory System	123	(1)
Functions of the Respiratory System	124	(1)
Structures of the Respiratory System	124	(4)
Respiration	128	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Respiratory System	128	(1)
Pathology of the Respiratory System	129	(6)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory System	135	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Respiratory System	135	(2)
Career Opportunities	137	(1)
Study Break	137	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Respiratory Therapist	138	(1)
Review Time	138	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	139	(1)
The Digestive System
Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Digestive System	140	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Digestive System	141	(1)
Functions of the Digestive System	142	(1)
Structures of the Digestive System	142	(5)
Digestion	147	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Digestive System	148	(1)
Pathology of the Digestive System	148	(5)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Digestive System	153	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Digestive System	153	(3)
Career Opportunities	156	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Certified Dental Assistant	157	(1)
Study Break	157	(1)
Review Time	158	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	159	(1)
The Urinary System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Urinary System	160	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Urinary System	161	(1)
Functions of the Urinary System	162	(1)
Structures of the Urinary System	162	(2)
The Excretion of Urine	164	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Urinary System	164	(1)
Pathology of the Urinary System	164	(3)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System	167	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Urinary System	168	(3)
Career Opportunities	171	(1)
Study Break	171	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Urologist	171	(1)
Review Time	172	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	173	(1)
The Nervous System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Nervous System	174	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Nervous System	175	(1)
Functions of the Nervous System	176	(1)
Structures of the Nervous System	176	(2)
The Central Nervous System	178	(5)
The Peripheral Nervous System	183	(1)
The Autonomic Nervous System	183	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Nervous System	183	(2)
Pathology of the Nervous System	185	(5)
Mental Health	190	(2)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Nervous System	192	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Nervous System	192	(1)
Career Opportunities	193	(1)
Study Break	194	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Mental Health Worker	194	(1)
Review Time	194	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	195	(1)
Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Eyes and Ears	196	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Special Senses	197	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Eyes and Ears	198	(1)
Functions of the Eyes and Ears	198	(1)
Structures of the Eyes	199	(3)
Pathology of the Eyes	202	(4)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Eyes	206	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Eyes	207	(1)
Structures of the Ears	208	(1)
Normal Action of the Ears	209	(1)
Pathology of the Ears	209	(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Ears	210	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Ears	211	(1)
Career Opportunities	212	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Audiologist	212	(1)
Study Break	212	(1)
Review Time	213	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	214	(2)
Skin: The Integumentary System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Integumentary System	216	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Skin	217	(1)
Functions of the Integumentary System	218	(1)
Structures of the Integumentary System	218	(2)
Associated Structures of the Integumentary System	220	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Integumentary System	221	(1)
Pathology of the Integumentary System	221	(7)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Integumentary System	228	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Integumentary System	228	(2)
Career Opportunities	230	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Dermatologist	231	(1)
Study Break	231	(1)
Review Time	232	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	233	(1)
The Endocrine System
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Endocrine System	234	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Endocrine System	235	(1)
Functions of the Endocrine System	236	(1)
Structures of the Endocrine System	237	(1)
Medical Specialties Related to the Endocrine System	238	(1)
Pathology of the Endocrine System	238	(1)
Diagnostic Procedures Related to the Endocrine System	238	(1)
The Pituitary Gland	238	(2)
The Thyroid Gland	240	(1)
The Parathyroid Glands	241	(1)
The Adrenal Glands	241	(2)
The Pancreatic Islets	243	(1)
The Thymus	244	(1)
The Pineal Gland	245	(1)
The Gonads	245	(2)
Career Opportunities	247	(1)
Study Break	247	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Clinical Instructor	247	(1)
Review Time	248	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	249	(1)
The Reproductive Systems
Overview of Structures, Word Parts, and Functions of the Reproductive Systems	250	(1)
Vocabulary Related to the Reproductive Systems	251	(1)
Functions of the Male Reproductive System	252	(1)
Structures of the Male Reproductive System	252	(2)
Medical Specialties Related to the Male Reproductive System	254	(1)
Pathology of the Male Reproductive System	254	(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Male Reproductive System	255	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Male Reproductive System	256	(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	256	(1)
Functions of the Female Reproductive System	257	(1)
Structures of the Female Reproductive System	257	(3)
Medical Specialties Related to the Female Reproductive System	260	(1)
Pathology of the Female Reproductive System	260	(2)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Female Reproductive System	262	(1)
Treatment Procedures of the Female Reproductive System	263	(2)
Assisted Reproduction	265	(2)
Pregnancy and Childbirth	267	(4)
Career Opportunities	271	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Certified Nurse Midwife	271	(1)
Study Break	272	(1)
Review Time	272	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	273	(1)
Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
Overview of Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology	274	(1)
Vocabulary Related to Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology	275	(1)
Basic Examination Procedures	276	(2)
Basic Examination Positions	278	(2)
Laboratory Tests	280	(2)
Endoscopy	282	(1)
Centesis	282	(1)
Imaging Techniques	283	(1)
Radiology	284	(1)
Radiographic Positioning and Projections	284	(2)
Computed Tomography	286	(1)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging	286	(1)
Fluoroscopy	286	(1)
Diagnostic Ultrasound	287	(1)
Nuclear Medicine	287	(1)
Radioimmunoassay	288	(1)
Pharmacology	288	(2)
Career Opportunities	290	(1)
Study Break	290	(1)
Health Occupation Profile: Medical Technologist	291	(1)
Review Time	291	(1)
The Human Touch: Critical Thinking Exercise	292	(1)
Appendix A Prefixes, Word Roots (Combining Forms), and Suffixes	293	(18)
Appendix B Abbreviations and Meanings	311	(18)
Appendix C Glossary of Pathology and Procedures	329	(36)
Index	365