This classic text, now completely updated and revised to reflect the state of the art in health care delivery, has successfully helped hundreds of thousands of students master medical word building with the body-systems approach.
The direction is clear...
5 introductory chapters cover combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and terminology pertaining to the body as a whole. 11 body-system chapters help you develop an extensive medical vocabulary for each system 8 comprehensive appendixes support and enhance the text Full-color illustrations and design help you visualize body systems and master the terminology that describes them Chapter outlines and objectives highlight key concepts Numerous worksheets with answer keys in the rear of the book provide immediate feedback Medical-record exercises relate content to real-life situations