Title: Explain medical terms and acronyms related to each of the major body systems.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Exploring Medical Terminology

Explanation should include defining, understanding, and pronouncing medical terms related to the

- integumentary system
- musculoskeletal system
- blood, lymphatic, and immune systems
- cardiovascular system
- digestive system
- endocrine system
- ears, nose, throat, eyes
- nervous system
- reproductive system
- respiratory system
- urinary system.

Explanation should also include

- identification and safe use of common abbreviations related to body systems
- reasons abbreviations related to body systems are used
- common errors made when using abbreviations related to body systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the process for breaking apart a medical term?
- How is the meaning of a medical term determined?
- What are the rules for pronouncing medical terms?
- What is the role of acronyms in understanding major body systems?
- Why are medical terms for body systems used?
- How can the same abbreviation be used for different terms?
- What common errors are made when using abbreviations related to body systems?