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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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