The human body, health, and disease. The skeletal, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, glandular, sensory and nervous systems, the organs and their functions. Terminology is taught in conjunction with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. This course also provides the opportunity to examine terms utilized in medical specialties' practices and reports.
Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation.
Spell, pronounce, define, and identify word parts of medical terms. Demonstrate the ability to identify and correct misspelled words when reading medical specialty reports and properly pronounce specialty terms utilized through examination of written and verbal communication. Textbook Chabner, Davi-Ellen. The Language of Medicine, 5th Edition. Saunders Company, 1996.