Medical Terminology

This lecture explains how the body is organized from cells to tissues to organs to systems, introduces combining forms, and covers anatomical position, body planes, and organ systems.

Explore the musculoskeletal system by examining the skeleton, axial and appendicular divisions, bone structure, joints, and key terms such as periosteum, epiphysis, diathesis, ossification, and synovial joints.

Explore the muscular system's role in movement, its three muscle types, key terminology, common pathologies, diagnostics like CPK and EMG, and rehabilitation principles.

Explore the cardiovascular system's role in distributing blood and removing wastes. Trace blood flow through the heart's chambers, valves, and conduction system, and distinguish systemic from pulmonary circulation.

Explore respiratory system terminology, combining forms and suffixes, anatomical terms, signs and symptoms, common pathologies, and related medical specialties.

Explore the urinary system's role in maintaining homeostasis through kidney function, nephron filtration, reabsorption, and secretion, and learn urinalysis indicators.

Explore the urinary system through nephrology and urology, learning signs, diseases, and treatments, from infections and bladder conditions to kidney stones and failure with dialysis, plus essential diagnostic tests.

Explore the male reproductive system, including testes, epididymis, scrotum, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands, and how testosterone supports sperm production.