AHS 104
Chapter Study Guide
Chapter 1-7
General
Word parts, especially suffixes are cumulative by chapter. Always, always continue to
review them. I expect you to know the function of each of the body systems covered
and the medical specialties related to each of the body systems (these may or may not
be on the Medical Terms page). In addition, look up the terms presented on the first two
pages of each chapter and know them as well as the additional terms provided below. If
necessary, additional terms will be provided prior to the chapter exams. However, some
of the terms you are responsible for are not listed under Medical Terms and will be based
on word parts. Hence, know your word parts, especially, prefixes (by chapter primarily)
and all suffixes covered to date (primarily those presented in Chapter 1 and revisited in
the remaining chapters). Also, the primary terms appear in boldface and are the most
important terms as they are used as correct answers in the Learning Exercises and tests.
Chapter 1
Especially: pp. 1 & 2 (add –malacia, –rrhagia, –stenosis, -ology vs. -ologist, -gram vs.
-graphy, mucous vs. mucus, ilium vs. ileum, and palpitation); Tables 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
1.6, and 1.7; Primary Medical Terms, The Four Types of Word Parts, Word Roots,
Suffixes, Prefixes, and Determining Meaning on the Basis of Word Parts sections. In
addition, the Look-alike Sound-alike Terms and Word Parts section is VERY important.
Chapter 2
Especially: pp. 26 & 27 (add retro-, chondr/i, Anatomy, Cytology, frontal plane, parietal
and visceral peritoneum, histologist, pathologist, geneticist, epithelium vs. endothelium, 4
Types of connective tissues; adipose tissue, gene, nucleus, and adenosis,); Figs. 2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9, and 2.10; The Anatomic Position, The Body Planes, Body Direction
Terms, Regions of the Thorax and Abdomen, Cells, Genetics, Tissues, Pathology and
Aging sections
Chapter 3
Especially: pp. 58 & 59 (add mandible, maxillae, spondylitis, dislocation, callus,
periostitis, Ultrasonic Bone Density Testing, external fixation, talipes, phalanges,
foramen, and ligament vs. tendon (in Chpt. 4)); Figures 3.21, & 3.24, Structures and
Functions of the Skeletal System, The Structure of Bones, Joints, Axial Skeleton,
Appendicular Skeleton, Thoracic Cavity, Shoulders, Types of Vertebrae, Pelvic Girdle,
Arthritis, Bones, Tumor, Osteoporosis, Fractures, Bone Marrow Transplants, Bones, and
Treatment of Fractures sections
Chapter 4
Especially: pp. 94 & 95 (add quadr/i, origin, insertion, muscle tone, spasm, cramp, and
–plegia vs. –paresis); Figure 4.2, Table 4.1, Functions of the Muscular System, Types of
Muscle Tissue, Antagonistic Muscle Pairs, Contrasting Muscle Motion, How Muscles are
