Medical Terminology Resources: SEER (.gov)

The Anatomy and Physiology module introduces the structure and function of the human body. You will read about the cells, tissues and membranes that make up our bodies and how our major systems function to help us develop and stay healthy.
In this module you will learn to:

• Describe basic human body functions and life process.
• Name the major human body systems and relate their functions.
• Describe the anatomical locations, structures and physiological functions of the main components of each major system of the human body.

Anatomy & Physiology

• Intro to the Human Body
  • Body Functions & Life Process
  • Anatomical Terminology
  • Review
• Cells, Tissues, & Membranes
  • Cell Structure & Function
    • Cell Structure
    • Cell Function
  • Body Tissues
    • Epithelial Tissue
    • Connective Tissue
    • Muscle Tissue
    • Nervous Tissue
  • Membranes
  • Review
• Skeletal System
  • Structure of Bone Tissue
  • Bone Development & Growth
  • Classification of Bones
  • Divisions of the Skeleton
    • Axial Skeleton (80 bones)
    • Appendicular Skeleton (126 bones)
  • Articulations
  • Review
• Muscular System
  • Structure of Skeletal Muscle
  • Muscle Types
  • Muscle Groups
    • Head and Neck
    • Trunk
    • Upper Extremity
    • Lower Extremity
  • Review
• Nervous System
  • Nerve Tissue
  • Organization of the Nervous System
    • Central Nervous System
    • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Review
• Endocrine System
  • Characteristics of Hormones
  • Endocrine Glands & Their Hormones
    • Pituitary & Pineal Glands
    • Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
    • Adrenal Gland
    • Pancreas
    • Gonads
    • Other Endocrine Glands
  • Review
• Cardiovascular System
  • Heart
    • Structure of the Heart
    • Physiology of the Heart
  • Blood
    • Classification & Structure of Blood Vessels
    • Physiology of Circulation
    • Circulatory Pathways
  • Review
• Lymphatic System
  • Components of the Lymphatic System
    • Lymph Nodes
    • Tonsils
    • Spleen
    • Thymus
  • Review
• Respiratory System
  • Mechanics of Ventilation
  • Respiratory Volumes and Capacities
  • Conducting Passages
    • Nose, Nasal Cavities & Paranasal Sinuses
    • Pharynx
    • Larynx & Trachea
    • Bronchi, Bronchial Tree, & Lungs
  • Review
• Digestive System
  • General Structure
  • Regions of the Digestive System
    • Mouth
    • Pharynx & Esophagus
    • Stomach
    • Small & Large Intestine
    • Accessory Organs
  • Review
• Urinary System
  • Components of the Urinary System
    • Kidneys
    • Ureters
    • Urinary Bladder
    • Urethra
  • Review
• Reproductive System
  • Male Reproductive System
    • Testes
    • Duct System
    • Accessory Glands
    • Penis
    • Male Sexual Response & Hormone Control
  • Female Reproductive System
    • Ovaries
    • Genital Tract
    • External Genitalia
    • Female Sexual Response & Hormone Control
    • Mammary Glands
  • Review

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Cancer & Medical Terminology

• Word Roots, Suffixes, & Prefixes
  • Word Roots
  • Prefix
  • Suffix
  • Formation of Medical Terms
  • Posttest
• Common Symptomatic Suffixes
• Common Diagnostic Suffixes
• Complaints & Symptoms
• Physical Findings
• Illnesses
• Abbreviations, Symbols, & Acronyms
  • Abbreviation Index
  • Definitions Index
  • Common Symbols

• Cancer & Medical Terminology
  • Word Roots, Suffixes, & Prefixes
  • Common Symptomatic Suffixes
  • Common Diagnostic Suffixes
  • Complaints & Symptoms
  • Physical Findings
  • Illnesses
  • Abbreviations, Symbols, & Acronyms
  • Selected Bibliography

Site-specific Modules

• Colorectal Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Head & Neck Cancer
• UGI Tract Cancer
• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Cervical & Uterine Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer (NEW)
• Testicular Cancer
• Kidney & Ureter Cancer
• Pancreatic & Biliary Cancer
• Skin Cancer: Melanoma
• Brain & Other Nervous System

Resources

• Links to Reference Materials
• Links to Organizations

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