Medical Terminology Self-Study Course

Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, Oncology, and Laboratory Tests (Textbook, p. 1)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 1:1 Introduction and Word Parts (Textbook p. 1)
Topic 1:2 Terms Built from Word Parts
Topic 1:3 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 1:4 Abbreviations
Topic 1:5 Review and Practice
Topic 1:6 Use Medical Language
Topic 1:7 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 1 Quiz: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, and Oncology, and Laboratory Tests
Lesson 2: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging (Textbook p. 32)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 2:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 32)
Topic 2:2 Terms for Anatomic Planes, Regions, and Positions
Topic 2:3 Diagnostic Imaging
Topic 2:4 Abbreviations
Topic 2:5 Review and Practice
Topic 2:6 Use Medical Language
Topic 2:7 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 2 Quiz: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging
Lesson 3: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings (Textbook p. 59)
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 3:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 59)
Topic 3:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 3:3 Abbreviations
Topic 3:4 Plural Endings
Topic 3:5 Review and Practice
Topic 3:6 Use Medical Language
Topic 3:7 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 3 Quiz: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings
Lesson 4: Respiratory System (Textbook p. 88)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 4:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 88)
Topic 4:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Part
Topic 4:3 Abbreviations (Textbook p.106)
Topic 4:4 Review and Practice
Topic 4:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 4:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 4 Quiz: Respiratory System
Lesson 5 : Urinary System (Textbook p. 126)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 5:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 126)
Topic 5:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 5:3 Abbreviations
Topic 5:4 Review and Practice
Topic 5:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 5:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 5 Quiz: Urinary System
Lesson 6: Reproductive Systems (Textbook p. 159)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 6:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 159)
Topic 6:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 6:3 Abbreviations
Topic 6:4 Review and Practice
Topic 6:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 6:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 6 Quiz: Reproductive Systems
Lesson 7: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems (Textbook p. 195)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 7:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 196)
Topic 7:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 7:3 Abbreviations
Topic 7:4 Review and Practice
Topic 7:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 7:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 7 Quiz: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Lesson 8: Digestive System (Textbook p. 231)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 8:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 231)
Topic 8:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 8:3 Abbreviations
Topic 8:4 Review and Practice
Topic 8:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 8:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 8 Quiz: Digestive System
Lesson 9: Eye and Ear (Textbook p. 271)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 9:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 271)
Topic 9:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 9:3 Abbreviations
Topic 9:4 Review and Practice
Topic 9:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 9:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 9 Quiz: Eye and Ear
Lesson 10: Musculoskeletal System (Textbook p. 301)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 10:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 301)
Topic 10:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 10:3 Abbreviations
Topic 10:4 Review and Practice
Topic 10:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 10:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 10 Quiz: Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 11: Nervous System and Behavioral Health (Textbook p. 343)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Topic 11:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 343)
Topic 11:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 11:3 Abbreviations
Topic 11:4 Review and Practice
Topic 11:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 11:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 11 Quiz: Nervous System and Behavioral Health
Lesson 12: Endocrine System (Textbook p. 378)
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
12:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 378)
Topic 12:2 Terms NOT Built from Word Parts
Topic 12:3 Abbreviations
Topic 12:4 Review and Practice
Topic 12:5 Use Medical Language
Topic 12:6 Recall and Assess Knowledge
Lesson 12 Quiz: Endocrine System
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Lesson 10: Musculoskeletal System (Textbook p. 301)

Medical Terminology Self-Study Course Lesson 10: Musculoskeletal System (Textbook p. 301)

Medical language allows for clear, concise, and consistent communication and requires fewer words. Osteoarthritis – one word in medical language: inflammation of the bone and joint – six words in English. Same meaning.

Muscles, bones, and associated structures provide a flexible and protective framework for the body.

In The Lesson

In Lesson 10, you will learn about:

  • bones
  • muscles
  • joints
  • cartilage
  • bursae

Bones and Muscles

  • There are 206 bones in the human body: types are long, short, flat, and irregular.
  • There are 600 muscles in the human body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

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