Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any healthcare setting. The text opens with a general introduction to word parts and the human body as a whole, followed by an overview of diseases and treatments. Each subsequent chapter on the individual body systems begins with an illustrated overview of the system with definitions of key terms relevant to that system. Tables of word parts and exercises on using them follow. The sequence of the systems chapters follows the same order as that found in a traditional A&P course.Turning to the abnormal, a section on diseases and treatments is included, followed by definitions of related key terms. Chapter Opening Case Studies and Objectives help you identify learning goals and familiarize yourself with the materials covered in the chapter Chapter Pretests quiz students on previous knowledge at the beginning of each chapter to help measure progress Detailed, full-color drawings and photographs amplify and clarify the text and are particularly helpful for visual learners Clinical Perspectives boxes focus on body processing and techniques used in clinical settings Health Professions boxes focus on a variety of health careers, showing how the knowledge of medical terminology is applied Case Studies and Case Study Questions at the end of every chapter present terminology in the context of a medical report Anatomy and Physiology Review Module with Heart & Lung Sounds Navigate 2 Premier Access unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Includes Navigate 2 TestPrep, allowing students to build customized practice tests, and for instructors, providing real-time reporting on how students are performing. Medical Terminology Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals Intoduction to Medical Terminology Survey of Medical Terminology Essentials of Medical Terminology (c) 2021 670 pages