Study Guide
Medical Terminology
By
Thea Liza Batan
, About the Author
Thea Liza Batan earned a Master of Science in Nursing Administration in 2007 from
Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has worked as a staff nurse, nurse instructor,
and level department head. She currently works as a simulation coordinator and a free-
lance writer specializing in nursing and healthcare.
All terms mentioned in this text that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately
capitalized. Use of a term in this text shouldn’t be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or
service mark.
Copyright © 2017 by Penn Foster, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright may be reproduced or utilized in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information
,CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS 1
READING ASSIGNMENTS 3
LESSON 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 5
LESSON 2: DIAGNOSIS, I NTERVENTION,
AND HUMAN BODY TERMS 28
LESSON 3: MUSCULOSKELETAL, CIRCULATORY,
AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM TERMS 44
LESSON 4: DIGESTIVE, URINARY,
AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM TERMS 69
LESSON 5: INTEGUMENTARY, NERVOUS,
AND ENDOCRINE S YSTEM TERMS 96
SELF-CHECK ANSWERS 134
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Contents
, INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your course on medical terminology. You’re taking this course because
you’re most likely interested in pursuing a health and science career, which entails
proficiency in communicating with healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses,
or dentists.
As an aspiring member of a healthcare team, accurate understanding, pronunciation,
spelling, and definition of frequently used medical terms is imperative. The textbook enti-
tled Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition, by Peggy C. Leonard will provide
basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminologies. Competence in using med-
ical language doesn’t happen instantaneously. A strong medical vocabulary is a product
of excellent time management skills and fervent commitment by the student.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
When you complete this section, you’ll be able to do the following:
QQ Identify word parts and write medical terms accurately
QQ Utilize suffixes to build medical terminologies related to surgical procedures, medi-
cal conditions, specialists, and specialties
QQ Recognize and use prefixes in writing medical terms
QQ Distinguish and analyze medical terms associated with the digestive system
QQ Identify and be familiar with medical terminologies pertaining to the integumentary
system
COURSE MATERIALS
This course includes the following materials:
1. This study guide, which contains an introduction to your course, plus
QQ A lesson assignments page with a schedule of study assignments, as well as
exams for the lessons you’ll complete during this course
QQ Individual sections that cover each of the main points of each lesson
QQ Self-checks and answers to help you assess your understanding of the
material
2. Your course textbook, Quick and Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition, which
contains the assignment reading material
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Instructions
Medical Terminology
By
Thea Liza Batan
, About the Author
Thea Liza Batan earned a Master of Science in Nursing Administration in 2007 from
Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has worked as a staff nurse, nurse instructor,
and level department head. She currently works as a simulation coordinator and a free-
lance writer specializing in nursing and healthcare.
All terms mentioned in this text that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately
capitalized. Use of a term in this text shouldn’t be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or
service mark.
Copyright © 2017 by Penn Foster, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright may be reproduced or utilized in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information
,CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS 1
READING ASSIGNMENTS 3
LESSON 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 5
LESSON 2: DIAGNOSIS, I NTERVENTION,
AND HUMAN BODY TERMS 28
LESSON 3: MUSCULOSKELETAL, CIRCULATORY,
AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM TERMS 44
LESSON 4: DIGESTIVE, URINARY,
AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM TERMS 69
LESSON 5: INTEGUMENTARY, NERVOUS,
AND ENDOCRINE S YSTEM TERMS 96
SELF-CHECK ANSWERS 134
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
© PENN FOSTER, INC. 2017 PAGE iii
Contents
, INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your course on medical terminology. You’re taking this course because
you’re most likely interested in pursuing a health and science career, which entails
proficiency in communicating with healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses,
or dentists.
As an aspiring member of a healthcare team, accurate understanding, pronunciation,
spelling, and definition of frequently used medical terms is imperative. The textbook enti-
tled Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition, by Peggy C. Leonard will provide
basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminologies. Competence in using med-
ical language doesn’t happen instantaneously. A strong medical vocabulary is a product
of excellent time management skills and fervent commitment by the student.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
When you complete this section, you’ll be able to do the following:
QQ Identify word parts and write medical terms accurately
QQ Utilize suffixes to build medical terminologies related to surgical procedures, medi-
cal conditions, specialists, and specialties
QQ Recognize and use prefixes in writing medical terms
QQ Distinguish and analyze medical terms associated with the digestive system
QQ Identify and be familiar with medical terminologies pertaining to the integumentary
system
COURSE MATERIALS
This course includes the following materials:
1. This study guide, which contains an introduction to your course, plus
QQ A lesson assignments page with a schedule of study assignments, as well as
exams for the lessons you’ll complete during this course
QQ Individual sections that cover each of the main points of each lesson
QQ Self-checks and answers to help you assess your understanding of the
material
2. Your course textbook, Quick and Easy Medical Terminology, 8th Edition, which
contains the assignment reading material
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Instructions
