Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure Chapter 1 Introduction to Word Parts Chapter 2 Body Structure, Color, and Oncology Chapter 3 Directional Terms, Anatomical Planes, and Quadrants Part 2: Body Systems Chapter 4 Integumentary System Chapter 5 Respiratory System Chapter 6 Urinary System Chapter 7 Male Reproductive System Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System Chapter 9 Obstetrics and Neonatology Chapter 10 Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Chapter 11 Digestive System Chapter 12 Eye Chapter 13 Ear Chapter 14 Musculoskeletal System Chapter 15 Nervous System and Common Behavioral Health Terms Chapter 16 Endocrine System Tables 1-1 Guidelines for Using Combining Vowels 1-2 Word Parts and Combining Vowels 1-3 Techniques to learn Medical Terms Built from Word Parts 2-1 Pronunciation Guide 2-2 Common Plural Endings 3-1 Anatomic Planes and Images 4-1 Common Skin Disorders 4-2 Common Skin Lesions 5-1 Types of Diagnostic Procedures 7-1 Prostate Cancer 8-1 Types of Hysterectomies 8-2 Types of Surgeries Performed to Treat Malignant Breast Tumors 8-3 Endoscopic Surgery {more tables to come} Appendixes A. Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Word Part B. Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes Alphabetized According to Definition C. Additional Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes D. Abbreviations E. Pharmacology Terms F. Health Care Delivery/Managed Care Terms G. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies H. Behavioral Health Terms I. Clinical Research Terms J. Nutrition Terms Answers Bibliography Illustration Credits

About the Author

Myrna was a health science faculty member and division chair with the Maricopa County Community College for 27 years. During that time she taught medical terminology and developed the curriculum for seven other health occupation education programs. She is also the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.