Anatomy and Terminology 2 OFFC 2001

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Define medical terms by breaking them down into component parts (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes).
• Correctly pronounce medical terms using the pronunciation guidelines in Anatomy and Terminology 1.
• Build medical terms by correctly utilizing medical prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes.
• Define terms related to the structural organization of the human body.
• Name the organs and associated structures of the blood, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, skin, sensory, and endocrine systems.
• Describe the pathology related to the blood, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, skin, sensory, and endocrine systems.
• State the meaning of medical abbreviations related to body systems and diagnostic methods.
• Describe the need for pharmacological knowledge when following instructions.
• Differentiate between controlled and regular prescriptions.
• Describe drug administration routes, action terms, and how drug administration routes affect the body.
• Describe the classification systems for naming malignant tumors.
• Define the medical terms used to describe the appearance, growth, and spread of malignant tumors.
• Describe the different treatment methods used in oncology.
• Define the medical terms used to describe the issues related to mental health illnesses.
• Differentiate between psychology and psychiatry.
• Compare tests used to evaluate mental health illnesses.

Effective as of Fall 2025