Welcome

1 The Anatomy of Word Construction: The Essential Elements of the Language of Medicine

2 The Body as a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy

3 The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology

4 The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics

5 Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

6 Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: The Essentials of the Language of Cardiology

7 The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems: The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology

8 Respiratory System: The Essentials of the Language of Pulmonology

9 The Digestive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gastroenterology

10 The Nervous System and Mental Health: The Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry

11 Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology

12 The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the Language of Endocrinology

13 The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology

14 The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the Male Reproductive System

15 The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Languages of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Appendixes

A: Word Parts and Abbreviations

B: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

C: Pharmacology

Glossary 533

Credits 567

Index 569