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Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former Associate Dean of the Allied Health Program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, Dr. Fremgen has served as an advisor for students’ career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices. Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master’s in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Dr. Fremgen has performed postdoctoral studies in Medical Law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored five textbooks with Pearson.

Suzanne S. Frucht is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy from Indiana University, an MS in biological sciences at NWMSU, and a PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. For 14 years Dr. Frucht worked full time as a physical therapist in various healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, and home health. Based on her educational and clinical experience she was invited to teach medical terminology part time in 1988 and became a full-time faculty member three years later as she discovered her love for the challenge of teaching. Dr. Frucht has taught a variety of courses, including medical terminology, human anatomy, human physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology. She received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003. After retiring from teaching in 2008, she continues to be active in student learning through teaching medical terminology as an online course and writing medical terminology texts and anatomy and physiology laboratory manuals.

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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