Module 3: Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
Section outline
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This module will cover the organization of the human body, as well as naming basic structures - organ systems, tissues, membranes, cavities, colors, and tumors/cancers . The terms and concepts learned here will be useful in any future career in the medical field.(“Scheme body cavities numbered” by Jmarchn is used with a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.)
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Connect medical language learning to the context of anatomy and physiology. (Course Objective 5)
Introduce the basic architecture and levels of organization of the human body. (Course Objective 5)
Describe body cavities and the functions of associated membranes. (Course Objective 5)
Define and spell word parts related to color. (Course Objectives 1 & 2)
Define and spell word parts related to oncology. (Course Objectives 1 & 2)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 3 Introduction.
- Read Chapter 3, "Body Structure, Color, and Oncology" from the Medical Terminology textbook.
- Complete the Practice Activities. (Note: To receive a grade for this, you must click the "Practice Activities" link below.)
- Add your initial posts and responses to the Module 3 Discussion.
- Complete the Module 3 Pronunciation Exercise.
Complete the Module 3 Quiz.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
Click the links below to access the reading and complete the discussion, exercises, and quiz.-
Use the navigation arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through each section of the chapter. You will finish the chapter when you arrive at the "References" section of the chapter. Make sure to watch the videos and utilize the pronunciation flashcards at the end of the chapter.
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