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Author:   Bonnie Fremgen ,  Suzanne Frucht
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson Education (US)
Edition:   7th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.179kg
ISBN:  

9780134760612

ISBN 10:   0134760611
Publication Date:   03 May 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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 BODY ORGANIZATION Learning Objectives Body Organization at a Glance Body Organization Illustrated Levels of Body Organization Body Abbreviations Chapter Review INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM Learning Objectives Integumentary System at a Glance Integumentary System Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System Terminology Chapter Review 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 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Learning Objectives Cardiovascular System at a Glance Cardiovascular System Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System Terminology Chapter Review 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 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Learning Objectives Respiratory System at a Glance Respiratory System Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System Terminology Chapter Review DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Learning Objectives Digestive System at a Glance Digestive System Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System Terminology Chapter Review URINARY SYSTEM Learning Objectives Urinary System at a Glance Urinary System Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System Terminology Chapter Review 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 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Learning Objectives Endocrine System at a Glance Endocrine System Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System Terminology Chapter Review 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 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 Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically and Defined Word Parts Arranged Alphabetically by Definition Abbreviations Answer Keys Glossary

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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 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 five 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 from Indiana University, an MS in biological sciences at NWMSU, and a PhD in molecular biology and biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For 14 years Dr. Frucht worked full time as a physical therapist in various healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, and home health. Based on her educational and clinical experience she was invited to teach medical terminology part time in 1988 and became a full-time faculty member three years later as she discovered her love for the challenge of teaching. Dr. Frucht has taught a variety of courses, including medical terminology, human anatomy, human physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology. She received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2003. After retiring from teaching in 2008, she continues to be active in student learning through teaching medical terminology as an online course and writing medical terminology texts and anatomy and physiology laboratory manuals.

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