Biomedical Terminology and Body Systems

Introduction to Biomedical Terminology

• Importance of Biomedical Terminology in the Health Field
  -Suggestion to use the biomedical terminology textbook for studying

Biomedical Terminology Book

• Chapters: 1 and 2

  • Online and print versions available

  • Check pages 1 through 16 for terms

• Study Method:

  • Highlight words from chapters and cross-reference

  • Use different colors for each chapter

    • Page breakdown:

      • Page 2: Half-page of terms

      • Pages 3-5: Full pages of terms

      • Page 6: Half-page of terms

      • Page 7: Full page

      • Page 8: Full page

      • Page 9: Quarter page

Understanding Body Functions

• Definition of Involuntary vs. Voluntary Movements

  • Voluntary Movements: Movements we consciously control

    • Examples:

      • Moving hands, fingers, arms, legs, writing

  • Involuntary Movements: Automatic movements; uncontrolled

    • Examples:

      • Blinking, breathing, muscle tremors, shivering during fever

      • Sweating: Generally classified as involuntary

Muscle Types

• Types of Muscles:

  • Skeletal Muscles:

    • Voluntary control; used for movement

  • Cardiac (Heart) Muscle:

    • Involuntary control

  • Smooth Muscle:

    • Also involuntary; found in internal organs

Gas Exchange in the Body

• Responsible Structures:

  • Alveoli: Sites where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs

    • Located in the lungs

    • Part of the Respiratory System

      • Other components: Lungs, bronchial tubes

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Definition:

  • Practice based on current and proven evidence from past research

• Importance:

  • All research and practice information should be up to date within the last five years

Musculoskeletal Movements

• Key Terminology:

  • Abduction: Moving away from the body

  • Adduction: Moving toward the body

    • Mnemonic: 'adding' back to the body

Function of Medications

• Purpose of Medication:

  • To achieve therapeutic effects

    • Monitoring through blood tests, especially for SSRIs in mental health

• Definitions:

  • Side Effects: Common unintended effects of medication (e.g., nausea)

  • Adverse Effects: Unintended harmful reactions that are not expected

    • Distinction between common side effects and serious adverse effects

Anatomical Terms and Concepts

• Joint Types:

  • Ball and Socket Joins: Allow multi-directional movement

    • Examples: Shoulders and Hips

  • Pivot Joints: Allow rotation

    • Example: Neck

Osteology

• Definition:

  • Study of bones: Orthopedics focuses on bones and joints

• Key Points:

  • Primary structural unit of the skeletal system: Bones

    • Types of connective tissues involved: Ligaments, cartilage, tendons

Structure of the Skin

• Layers of Skin:

  • 1. Epidermis

  • 2. Dermis

  • 3. Subcutaneous Layer (includes fat)

Pathology

• Definition:

  • Study of diseases (patho = disease, ology = study)

Medical Abbreviations

• PRN: As needed

• PO: Per oral

• TID: Three times a day

• QID: Four times a day

Class Review

• Emphasis on understanding modules and chapters for exams

• Importance of skimming through material for comprehension