RATEC 125 - Medical Terminology

3 CR

Presents a systematic approach to medical terminology, combining word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Identify the organs and structures of the following:

Digestive system
Urinary system
Integumentary system
Reproductive system o Respiratory system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system

List and describe the basic structural units of the body.
Describe the anatomic position.
Locate the body cavities and the regions of the body.
Explain the meaning of new medical words by defining the elements.
Explain the main functions of the body systems.
Define the word roots and combining forms used to describe the organs and structures.
Define suffixes and prefixes in medical words.
Build and analyze medical terms related to the organs, structures, and systems.
Describe pathological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and other terms related to all systems listed above.
Describe, radiology specific exams terms related to all systems listed above.

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