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About our authors

Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former associate dean of the allied health program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, Dr. Fremgen has served as an advisor for students' career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes and physicians' offices. Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master's degree in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Dr. Fremgen has performed postdoctoral studies in medical law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored 5 textbooks with Pearson.

Suzanne S. Frucht is an associate professor emeritus of anatomy and physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy fr

Table of Contents

  1. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
    • Learning Objectives
    • Medical Terminology at a Glance
    • Building Medical Terms From Word Parts
    • Pronunciation
    • Spelling
    • Singular and Plural Endings
    • Abbreviations
    • The Medical Record
    • Healthcare Settings
    • Confidentiality
    • Chapter Review
  2. BODY ORGANIZATION
    • Learning Objectives
    • Body Organization at a Glance
    • Body Organization Illustrated
    • Levels of Body Organization
    • Body
    • Abbreviations
    • Chapter Review
  3. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Integumentary System at a Glance
    • Integumentary System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  4. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: Skeletal System at a Glance
    • Skeletal System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
    • Terminology
    • Section II: Muscular System at a Glance
    • Muscular System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  5. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Cardiovascular System at a Glance
    • Cardiovascular System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  6. BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: Blood at a Glance
    • Blood Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
    • Terminology
    • Section II: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems at a Glance
    • The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  7. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Respiratory System at a Glance
    • Respiratory System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  8. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Digestive System at a Glance
    • Digestive System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  9. URINARY SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Urinary System at a Glance
    • Urinary System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  10. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance
    • Female Reproductive System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
    • Terminology
    • Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance
    • Male Reproductive System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  11. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
    • Learning Objectives
    • Endocrine System at a Glance
    • Endocrine System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
  12. NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MENTAL HEALTH
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section 1: Nervous System at a Glance
    • Nervous System Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
    • Terminology
    • Section 2: Mental Health at a Glance
    • Mental Health Disciplines
    • Pathology
    • Therapeutic Procedures
    • Abbreviations
    • Chapter Review
  13. SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYE AND EAR
    • Learning Objectives
    • Section I: The Eye at a Glance
    • The Eye Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
    • Terminology
    • Section II: The Ear at a Glance
    • The Ear Illustrated
    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
    • Terminology
    • Chapter Review
APPENDICES
  1. Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
  2. Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
  3. Abbreviations
Answer Keys Glossary

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      Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
      Publication Date: 11/01/2018
      ISBN13: 9780134701202, 978-0134701202
      ISBN10: 0134701208

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      About our authors

      Bonnie F. Fremgen is a former associate dean of the allied health program at Robert Morris College. She has taught medical law and ethics courses as well as clinical and administrative topics. In addition, Dr. Fremgen has served as an advisor for students' career planning. She has broad interests and experiences in the healthcare field, including hospitals, nursing homes and physicians' offices. Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree as well as a master's degree in healthcare administration. She received her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Dr. Fremgen has performed postdoctoral studies in medical law at Loyola University Law School in Chicago. She has authored 5 textbooks with Pearson.

      Suzanne S. Frucht is an associate professor emeritus of anatomy and physiology at Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU). She holds baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and physical therapy fr

      Table of Contents

      1. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
        • Learning Objectives
        • Medical Terminology at a Glance
        • Building Medical Terms From Word Parts
        • Pronunciation
        • Spelling
        • Singular and Plural Endings
        • Abbreviations
        • The Medical Record
        • Healthcare Settings
        • Confidentiality
        • Chapter Review
      2. BODY ORGANIZATION
        • Learning Objectives
        • Body Organization at a Glance
        • Body Organization Illustrated
        • Levels of Body Organization
        • Body
        • Abbreviations
        • Chapter Review
      3. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Integumentary System at a Glance
        • Integumentary System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      4. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Section I: Skeletal System at a Glance
        • Skeletal System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
        • Terminology
        • Section II: Muscular System at a Glance
        • Muscular System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      5. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Cardiovascular System at a Glance
        • Cardiovascular System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      6. BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
        • Learning Objectives
        • Section I: Blood at a Glance
        • Blood Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
        • Terminology
        • Section II: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems at a Glance
        • The Lymphatic and Immune Systems Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      7. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Respiratory System at a Glance
        • Respiratory System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      8. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Digestive System at a Glance
        • Digestive System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      9. URINARY SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Urinary System at a Glance
        • Urinary System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      10. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Section I: Female Reproductive System at a Glance
        • Female Reproductive System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
        • Terminology
        • Section II: Male Reproductive System at a Glance
        • Male Reproductive System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      11. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
        • Learning Objectives
        • Endocrine System at a Glance
        • Endocrine System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      12. NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MENTAL HEALTH
        • Learning Objectives
        • Section 1: Nervous System at a Glance
        • Nervous System Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
        • Terminology
        • Section 2: Mental Health at a Glance
        • Mental Health Disciplines
        • Pathology
        • Therapeutic Procedures
        • Abbreviations
        • Chapter Review
      13. SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYE AND EAR
        • Learning Objectives
        • Section I: The Eye at a Glance
        • The Eye Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
        • Terminology
        • Section II: The Ear at a Glance
        • The Ear Illustrated
        • Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
        • Terminology
        • Chapter Review
      APPENDICES
      1. Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined
      2. Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition
      3. Abbreviations
      Answer Keys Glossary

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