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Intro to Anatomy & Medical Terminology

Intro to Anatomy & Medical Terminology

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Quick Overview

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of medicine, through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviation, and pronunciation of words. The curriculum also includes an overview of anatomy and physiology in order to increase the understanding of medical vocabulary. Students will examine the organization of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, hematic, lymphatic and immune, and cardiovascular systems in the human body. They will become familiar with the medical terms that relate to the respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory systems. Students will also examine terms related to the sensory organs, with a concentration on the organs for hearing, sight, and smell. This course will prepare students to better understand spoken and written interactions in all medical environments.
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This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of medicine, through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviation, and pronunciation of words. The curriculum also includes an overview of anatomy and physiology in order to increase the understanding of medical vocabulary. Students will examine the organization of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, hematic, lymphatic and immune, and cardiovascular systems in the human body. They will become familiar with the medical terms that relate to the respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory systems. Students will also examine terms related to the sensory organs, with a concentration on the organs for hearing, sight, and smell. This course will prepare students to better understand spoken and written interactions in all medical environments.

Course Outline

Course Introduction

· Syllabus

· Course Introduction

· Anatomy, Physiology, & Medical Terminology Flashcards

· Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols

· Commonly Used Adjectives, Prefixes, and Suffixes

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

· Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Analyzing and Building Medical Terms

· Prefixes, Suffixes, and Other Important Word Forms

· Review - Lesson 1

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 1

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 1

· Quiz - Lesson 1

Lesson 2 - Intro to Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

· Introduction to Pathology and Diseases

· Diagnostics

· Treatment and Therapy

· Review - Lesson 2

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 2

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 2

· Quiz - Lesson 2

Lesson 3 - Cells: The Foundation of Life

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Cells

· Pathology

· Review - Lesson 3

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 3

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 3

· Quiz - Lesson 3

Lesson 4 - The Human Body

· Objectives

· Organs and Organ Systems

· Surface Anatomy, Regions, Quadrants, and Cavities

· Pathology

· Review - Lesson 4

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 4

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 4

· Quiz - Lesson 4

Lesson 5 - Integumentary System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

· Pathology of the Skin

· Review - Lesson 5

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 5

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 5

· Quiz - Lesson 5

Lesson 6 - Skeletal System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Skeleton

· Axial Skeleton

· Appendicular Skeleton and Joints

· Pathology of the Skeleton

· Review - Lesson 6

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 6

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 6

· Quiz - Lesson 6

Lesson 7 - Muscular System

· Objectives & Key Vocabulary

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Muscular System

· Muscle Groups

· Pathology of the Muscular System

· Review - Lesson 7

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 7

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 7

· Quiz - Lesson 7

Lesson 8 - Nervous System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Nervous System

· Central Nervous System

· Peripheral Nervous System

· Pathology of the Nervous System

· Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

· Review - Lesson 8

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 8

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 8

· Quiz - Lesson 8

Lesson 9 - Special Senses

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Special Senses

· The Eye and Our Sense of Sight

· Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste

· Hearing and Balance

· Pathology of the Eye and Vision

· Pathology of Smell, Taste, Hearing, and Balance

· Review - Lesson 9

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 9

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 9

· Quiz - Lesson 9

Lesson 10 - Endocrine System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Endocrine System

· Major Glands of the Endocrine System

· Pathology of the Endocrine System

· Endocrine Pathology Continued

· Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

· Review - Lesson 10

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 10

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 10

· Quiz - Lesson 10

Lesson 11 - Cardiovascular System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

· Cardiac Conduction System

· Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

· Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures for the Cardiovascular System

· Pathology of the Cardiovascular System

· Cardiovascular Pathology Continued

· Pathology of Blood Vessels

· Review - Lesson 11

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 11

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 11

· Quiz - Lesson 11

Lesson 12 - Blood & Immune Systems

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy and Physiology of the Blood System

· Blood Formation

· Types of Blood Cells

· Hemostasis & Blood Groups

· Anatomy of the Lymphatic/Immune System

· Physiology of the Immune System

· Pathology of the Blood System

· Disorders of the Lymphatic and Immune System

· Review - Lesson 12

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 12

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 12

· Quiz - Lesson 12

Lesson 13 - Respiratory System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· A&P of Respiratory System

· Pathology of Respiratory Tract

· Other Respiratory Diseases

· Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures

· Review - Lesson 13

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 13

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 13

· Quiz - Lesson 13

Lesson 14 - Digestive System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Basic Nutrition and Digestive Functions

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Digestive System

· Pathology of the Digestive System

· Disorders of the GI Tract

· Other Digestive System Disorders

· Review - Lesson 14

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 14

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 14

· Quiz - Lesson 14

Lesson 15 - Urinary System

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy & Physiology of the Urinary System

· Pathology of the Urinary System

· Urinary Conditions

· Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures

· Review - Lesson 15

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 15

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 15

· Quiz - Lesson 15

Lesson 16 - Reproductive Systems

· Objectives & Vocabulary, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

· Anatomy & Physiology of Reproduction

· Female Reproduction

· Pregnancy

· Pathology of the Reproductive System

· Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

· Disorders of Pregnancy

· Sexually Transmitted Diseases

· Review - Lesson 16

· Course Companion PDF - Lesson 16

· Knowledge Check PDF - Lesson 16

· Quiz - Lesson 16

Course Closure & Final Exam

· Course Recap

Additional Information

Course Length 4 Weeks
Prerequisites N/A
Course Materials No
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