Medical Terminology: Body Systems and Specialties

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering body systems, medical specialties, word parts, and anatomical functions based on the lecture notes.

Integumentary System Function

Forms protective two-way barrier; aids in temperature regulation

dermat/o

skin

-ary

pertaining to

-logy

study of

Musculoskeletal System (MS) Function

Skeleton supports and protects body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals; muscles produce movement

muscul/o

muscle

orth/o

straight

ped/o

foot

rheumatology

Medical specialty associated with the musculoskeletal system

Cardiovascular System (CV) Function

Pumps blood throughout entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes

cardi/o

heart

vascul/o

blood vessel

Hematic System (Blood) Components

Plasma, Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets

hemat/o

blood

Lymphatic System Function

Protects body from disease and invasion from pathogens

immun/o

protection

Respiratory System Function

Obtains oxygen from the environment and removes carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) from the body

ot/o

ear

rhin/o

nose

laryng/o

larynx

pulmon/o

lung

thorac/o

chest

Digestive or Gastrointestinal (GI) System Function

Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body

gastr/o

stomach

enter/o

small intestine

proct/o

rectum and anus

Urinary System Function

Filters waste products out of blood and removes them from body

nephr/o

kidney

ur/o

urine

Female Reproductive System Function

Produces eggs for reproduction, provides place for growing baby, and nourishes infant

gynec/o

female

Endocrine System Function

Regulates metabolic activities of body

endo-

within

crin/o

to secrete

Nervous System Function

Receives sensory information and coordinates body's response

neur/o

nerve

ophthalm/o

eye

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

The medical specialty covering the ear, nose, and larynx