• Identify the roles of the three types of word parts in forming medical terms
• Define the commonly used prefixes, word roots (combine forms), and suffixes introduced in this chapter
• Recognize the importance of always spelling medical terms correctly
• Define anatomy and physiology and use anatomic reference systems to identify the anatomic position, body planes, directions, and cavities
• Identify the body stems in terms of their major structures, functions, and related word parts
• Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the skeletal system
• Recognize, define, pronounce, and spell the terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the muscular system
• Describe the heart in terms of chambers, valves, blood flow, heartbeat, blood supply, and heart sounds
• Differentiate among the three different types of blood vessels and describe the major function of each
• Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures of the cardiovascular system
• Describe the major functions and structures of the therefore this is the only required exam/assignment to be proctored
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce the major terms related to the pathology, diagnostic and treatment of the lymphatic and immune system 
• Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the respiratory system 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the respiratory system 
• Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the digestive system 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the digestive system 
• Describe major functions of the urinary system
• Name and describe the structures of the urinary systems 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the urinary system 
• Describe the functions and structures of the nervous system 
• Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and describe the structures of each by location and function 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the nervous system 
• Describe the functions and structures of the eyes and adnexa 
• Describe the functions and strictures of the ears 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of ear disorders 
• Identify and describe the functions and structures of the integumentary system
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures related to the skin
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures related to hair, nails, and sebaceous glands 
• Describe the role of the hypothalamus and endocrine glands in maintaining homeostasis 
• Name and describe the functions of the primary hormones secreted by each of the endocrine glands
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the endocrine glands
• Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the male reproductive system
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the male reproductive system
• Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the female reproductive system
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female reproductive 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period 
• Describe the four vital signs recorded for most patients 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms associated with basic examination procedures 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms associated with frequently performed blood and urinalysis laboratory tests 
• Recognize, define, spell and pronounce terms associated with radiography and other imaging techniques

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