F.A. Davis Company

A programmed learning, word-building approach is ideal for self-paced learning and review and in-class instruction! The 4th Edition of this popular textbook continues to incorporate the most current trends and approaches to teaching medical terminology. Each body system unit features a summary of major combining forms, a comprehensive pathology section, and additional medical records and evaluations to help your students learn quickly and easily.

Give your students the freedom to learn at their own pace, both inside or outside of the classroom. A learning aid bookmark and audio CD (packaged with every book) lets them learn on the go.

• Programmed, frame-based learning approach—including a free bookmark that will help students quiz themselves and study at their own pace.
• True-to-life artwork for each body system and key pathologic conditions.
• A summary of major combining forms, a comprehensive, pathology section, and additional medical records and evaluations in each body system unit.

1. Introduction to Programmed Learning and Medical Word Building
2. Body Structure
3. Integumentary System
4. Respiratory System
5. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
6. Digestive System
7. Urinary System
8. Reproductive Systems
9. Endocrine and Nervous Systems
10. Musculoskeletal System
11. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears

Appendices

1. Glossary of Medical Word Elements
2. Answer Key
3. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
4. Drug Classifications
5. Abbreviations
6. Medical Specialties
7. Spanish Translations

• Thoroughly updated abbreviations from The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
• Name-specific headers that make locating material easier.
• The most recent medication reports.
• Spanish appendix, updated for style and consistency.