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Medical Terminology for Health Professions

ISBN: 9780827378391 | 0827378394
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 7/29/1996

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SummaryTable of Contents
Now in its third edition, this best-selling learning system teaches medical terminology through a unique combination of anatomy and physiology, word building principles, phonetic 'sounds like' pronunciations, and a variety of application exercises.
Prefaceix
To The Studentix
To the Instructorx
Acknowledgmentsxiii
How to Use this Bookxiv
How to Use the Student Practice Disk... MORE
Introduction to Medical Terminology
1(20)
Pronunciation
2(1)
Spelling is Always Important
2(1)
Medical Dictionary Use
2(2)
Singular and Plural Endings
4(1)
Word Parts
5(1)
Prefixes
5(1)
Combining Forms
6(1)
Suffixes
7(3)
Determining Word Meanings
10(1)
Look-Alike Sound-Alike Terms and Word Parts
10(1)
Audiotape List
11(2)
Exercises
13(8)
Structure of the Human Body
21(32)
Anatomy and Physiology
22(1)
Body Planes
22(1)
Body Directions
23(1)
Major Body Cavities
23(3)
Cytology
26(2)
Histology
28(3)
Glands
31(1)
Organs and Body Systems
31(1)
Major Medical Specialities
32(4)
Audiotape List
36(2)
Exercises
38(15)
Word Part Review
47(6)
The Skeletal System
53(28)
Functions of the Skeletal System
54(1)
Structures of the Skeletal System
54(1)
Structure of Bone
54(1)
Joints
55(2)
The Skeleton
57(8)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Skeletal System
65(1)
Pathology of the Skeletal System
66(3)
Procedures of the Skeletal system
69(2)
Audiotape List
71(2)
Exercises
73(8)
The Muscular System
81(22)
Functions of the Muscular System
82(1)
Structure of the Muscular System
82(1)
Types of Muscle Tissue
82(2)
Characteristics of Muscles
84(2)
Range of Motion
86(1)
How Muscles are Named
87(2)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Muscular System
89(1)
Pathology of the Muscular System
90(1)
Procedures of the Muscular System
91(2)
Audiotape List
93(2)
Exercises
95(8)
The Cardiovascular System
103(30)
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
104(1)
Structures of the Cardiovascular System
104(1)
The Heart
104(4)
The Blood Vessels
108(3)
The Blood
111(2)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular system
113(1)
Pathology of the Cardiovascular System
114(5)
Procedures of the Cardiovascular System
119(3)
Audiotape List
122(2)
Exercises
124(9)
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
133(22)
Functions of the Immune System
134(1)
Structures of the Immune System
134(1)
Functions of the Lymphatic System
134(1)
Structures of the Lymphatic System
134(3)
Specialized Cells For Immune Reactions
137(2)
Immune System Defenses
139(1)
Immune System In Action
139(1)
Pathology and Procedures of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
140(1)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
141(2)
Oncology
143(1)
Audiotape List
144(2)
Exercises
146(9)
The Respiratory System
155(24)
Functions of the Respiratory System
156(1)
Structures of the Respiratory System
156(5)
Respiration
161(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Respiratory System
161(2)
Pathology of the Respiratory System
163(3)
Procedures of the Respiratory System
166(2)
Audiotape List
168(2)
Exercises
170(9)
The Digestive System
179(24)
Functions of the Digestive System
180(1)
Structures of the Digestive System
180(4)
Digestion
184(3)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Digestive System
187(1)
Pathology of the Digestive System
187(3)
Procedures of the Digestive System
190(3)
Audiotape List
193(2)
Exercises
195(8)
The Urinary System
203(20)
Functions of the Urinary System
204(1)
Structures of the Urinary System
204(3)
Excretion
207(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System
207(1)
Pathology of the Urinary System
208(2)
Procedures of the Urinary System
210(2)
Audiotape List
212(2)
Exercises
214(9)
The Nervous System
223(26)
Functions of the Nervous System
224(1)
Structures of the Nervous System
224(2)
The Central Nervous System
226(4)
The Peripheral Nervous System
230(1)
The Autonomic Nervous System
230(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Nervous System
231(3)
Pathology of the Nervous System
234(3)
Procedures of the Nervous System
237(1)
Audiotape List
238(2)
Exercises
240(9)
Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
249(22)
The Eyes
250(1)
Adnexa of the Eyes
250(1)
The Eyeball
251(2)
Action of the Eyes
253(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Eyes
253(1)
Pathology of the Eyes
254(2)
Procedures of the Eyes
256(1)
The Ears
257(1)
Structures and Functions of the Ears
257(1)
Action of the Ears
258(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Ears
258(1)
Pathology of the Ears
259(1)
Procedures of the Ears
260(1)
Audiotape List
260(2)
Exercises
262(9)
The Integumentary System
271(22)
Functions of the Integumentary System
272(1)
Structures of the Integumentary System
272(1)
The Skin
272(2)
Associated Structures
274(1)
Diagnostic Procedures of the Integumentary System
275(1)
Pathology of the Integumentary System
275(7)
Procedures of the Integumentary System
282(1)
Audiotape List
283(2)
Exercises
285(8)
The Endocrine System
293(20)
Functions of the Endocrine System
294(1)
Structures of the Endocrine System
294(1)
The Pituitary Gland
294(4)
The Thyroid Gland
298(1)
The Parathyroid Glands
299(1)
The Adrenal Glands
299(1)
The Pancreas
300(1)
The Thymus
301(1)
The Pineal Gland
301(1)
The Gonads
301(1)
Audiotape List
302(2)
Exercises
304(9)
The Reproductive Systems
313(28)
The Male Reproductive System
314(1)
Functions of the Male Reproductive System
314(1)
Structures of the Male Reproductive System
314(2)
Pathology of the Male Reproductive System
316(1)
Procedures of the Male Reproductive System
316(2)
The Female Reproductive System
318(1)
Functions of the Female Reproductive System
318(1)
Structures of the Female Reproductive System
318(6)
Diagnostic Procedures of Pregnancy and the Female Reproductive System
324(1)
Pathology of the Female Reproductive System
325(4)
Procedures of the Female Reproductive System
329(1)
Audiotape List
330(2)
Exercises
332(9)
Diagnostic and Imaging Procedures
341(26)
Basic Examination Procedures
342(1)
Basic Examination Positions
343(3)
Laboratory Tests
346(3)
Endoscopy
349(1)
Centesis
350(1)
Imaging Systems
350(4)
Radiographic Projections and Positioning
354(2)
Audiotape List
356(1)
Exercises
357(10)
General Medical Terminology
367(22)
Basic Medical Terms
368(1)
Pathogenic Organisms
369(1)
Types of Diseases
370(1)
Disease Transmission
371(1)
Universal Precautions
372(1)
Mental Disorders
372(2)
Pharmacology
374(2)
Medication Categories
376(1)
Audiotape List
377(2)
Exercises
379(10)
Appendix A: Prefixes, Combining Forms, and Suffixes389(12)
Appendix B: Abbreviations And Meanings401(10)
Appendix C: Glossary of Pathology and Procedures411(37)
Index448(30)
Flash Cards478

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