David M. Allan received his medical training at Cambridge University and Guy’s Hospital in England. He was chief resident in Pediatrics at Bellevue Hospital in New York City before moving to San Diego, California. Dr. Allan has worked as a family physician in England, a pediatrician in San Diego, and an associate dean at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He has designed, written, and produced more than 100 award-winning multimedia programs with virtual reality as their conceptual base. Rachel Basco earned her B.S. in cardiopulmonary science and M.S. in health sciences from Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Science Center, School of Allied Health Professions. She currently is completing her dissertation for her Ed.P. at Louisiana Tech University. She worked as a registered respiratory therapist for 10 years and then began her career in college instruction in respiratory therapy at the LSU School of Allied Professions in Shreveport, Louisiana. Professor Basco then found her interest to be in nonclinical education and began instructing biology courses at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana. She completed a graduate certificate in instructional design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout to improve her expertise in online learning. She is employed as a project director and adjunct instructor in medical terminology at Bossier City Community College.

• 1 The Anatomy of Medical Terms: The Essential Elements of the Language of Medicine Section 1.1 The Construction of Medical Words Section1.2 Word Deconstruction, Plurals, Pronunciation, and Precision 2  The Body as a Whole, Cells, and Genes: The Essentials of the Languages of Anatomy and Genetics Section 2.1 Composition of Body and Cells Section2.2 Genes and Genetics Section 2.3 Genetic Medicine Section2.4 Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems Section 2.5 Anatomical Positions, Planes, and Directions 3 The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology Section 3.1 Functions and Structure of the Skin Section3.2 Disorders of the Skin and Accessory Organs Section 3.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Disorders Section 3.4Burns and Injuries to the Skin 4 The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics Section4.1 Bones of the Skeletal System Section 4.2 Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Section 4.3 Disorders and Injuries of the Skeleton System Section4.4 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Bone Disorders 5 Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Section 5.1Muscles and Tendons Section 5.2 Muscles and Tendons of the Upper and Lower Extremities Section 5.3 Disorders and Injuries of Muscles and Tendons Section 5.4 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Section 5.5 Procedures and Pharmacology 6 The Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: The Essentials of the Language of Cardiology Section 6.1 The Heart Section 6.2 Circulatory Systems Section 6.3 Disorders and Diseases of the Heart and Circulatory System Section 6.4Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Heart and Circulatory Systems 7 The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems: The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology Section 7.1 Components and Functions of Blood Section 7.2 Lymphatic System Section 7.3Disorders of Blood and Blood Components 1 Section 7.4 Disorders of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems Section 7.5 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for the Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems 8 The Respiratory System: The Essentials of the Language of Pulmonology Section 8.1 Introduction to the Respiratory System Section8.2 Upper Respiratory Tract Section 8.3 Lower Respiratory Tract Section8.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System Section 8.5 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology 9 The Digestive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gastroenterology Section 9.1 The Digestive System Section 9.2 Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus Section9.3 Digestion—Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine Section9.4 Digestion—Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Section 9.5 Disorders of the Digestive System Section 9.6 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Digestive System 10 The Nervous System and Mental Health: The Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry Section 10.1Structure and Function of the Nervous System Section 10.2 The Brain and Cranial Nerves Section 10.3 Disorders of the Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Meninges Section 10.4 Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves Section 10.5 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Nervous System Section 10.6 Mental Health Section10.7 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Mental Health Disorders 11 Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology Section 11.1 Structure and Function of the Accessory Structures of the Eye Section 11.2Disorders of the Eye Section 11.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for the Eye Section 11.4 Structure and Function of the Ear and Hearing Section 11.5 Disorders of the Ear and Hearing Section 11.6 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Disorders of the Ear 12 The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the Language of Endocrinology Section 12.1 Endocrine System, Hypothalamus, and Pituitary and Pineal Glands Section 12.2Disorders of the Endocrine System Section 12.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Disorders of the Endocrine System 13 The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology Section13.1 Urinary System, Kidneys, and Ureters Section 13.2 Disorders of the Urinary System Section 13.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures of the Urinary System 14 The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the Male Reproductive System Section 14.1 The Male Reproductive System Section 14.2 Spermatic Ducts, Accessory Glands, and Penis Section 14.3 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System Section14.4 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology 15 The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Languages of Gynecology and Obstetrics Section 15.1 Female Reproductive System Section 15.2 Disorders of the Female Reproductive Tract Section 15.3 Gynecologic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology Section 15.4 Pregnancy Section 15.5Disorders of Pregnancy and Childbirth Section 15.6 Obstetrical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Section 15.7 The Female Breast Section15.8 Disorders of the Breast Section 15.9 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Breast 16 Infancy to Old Age: The Languages of Pediatrics and Geriatrics Section 16.1 Neonatal Period Section16.2 Aging, Senescence, and Death

David M. Allan received his medical training at Cambridge University and Guy’s Hospital in England. He was chief resident in Pediatrics at Bellevue Hospital in New York City before moving to San Diego, California. Dr. Allan has worked as a family physician in England, a pediatrician in San Diego, and an associate dean at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He has designed, written, and produced more than 100 award-winning multimedia programs with virtual reality as their conceptual base. Rachel Basco earned her B.S. in cardiopulmonary science and M.S. in health sciences from Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Science Center, School of Allied Health Professions. She currently is completing her dissertation for her Ed.P. at Louisiana Tech University. She worked as a registered respiratory therapist for 10 years and then began her career in college instruction in respiratory therapy at the LSU School of Allied Professions in Shreveport, Louisiana. Professor Basco then found her interest to be in nonclinical education and began instructing biology courses at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana. She completed a graduate certificate in instructional design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout to improve her expertise in online learning. She is employed as a project director and adjunct instructor in medical terminology at Bossier City Community College.

• 1 The Anatomy of Medical Terms: The Essential Elements of the Language of Medicine Section 1.1 The Construction of Medical Words Section1.2 Word Deconstruction, Plurals, Pronunciation, and Precision 2  The Body as a Whole, Cells, and Genes: The Essentials of the Languages of Anatomy and Genetics Section 2.1 Composition of Body and Cells Section2.2 Genes and Genetics Section 2.3 Genetic Medicine Section2.4 Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems Section 2.5 Anatomical Positions, Planes, and Directions 3 The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology Section 3.1 Functions and Structure of the Skin Section3.2 Disorders of the Skin and Accessory Organs Section 3.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Disorders Section 3.4Burns and Injuries to the Skin 4 The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics Section4.1 Bones of the Skeletal System Section 4.2 Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Section 4.3 Disorders and Injuries of the Skeleton System Section4.4 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Bone Disorders 5 Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Section 5.1Muscles and Tendons Section 5.2 Muscles and Tendons of the Upper and Lower Extremities Section 5.3 Disorders and Injuries of Muscles and Tendons Section 5.4 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Section 5.5 Procedures and Pharmacology 6 The Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: The Essentials of the Language of Cardiology Section 6.1 The Heart Section 6.2 Circulatory Systems Section 6.3 Disorders and Diseases of the Heart and Circulatory System Section 6.4Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Heart and Circulatory Systems 7 The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems: The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology Section 7.1 Components and Functions of Blood Section 7.2 Lymphatic System Section 7.3Disorders of Blood and Blood Components 1 Section 7.4 Disorders of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems Section 7.5 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for the Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems 8 The Respiratory System: The Essentials of the Language of Pulmonology Section 8.1 Introduction to the Respiratory System Section8.2 Upper Respiratory Tract Section 8.3 Lower Respiratory Tract Section8.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System Section 8.5 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology 9 The Digestive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gastroenterology Section 9.1 The Digestive System Section 9.2 Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus Section9.3 Digestion—Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine Section9.4 Digestion—Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Section 9.5 Disorders of the Digestive System Section 9.6 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Digestive System 10 The Nervous System and Mental Health: The Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry Section 10.1Structure and Function of the Nervous System Section 10.2 The Brain and Cranial Nerves Section 10.3 Disorders of the Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Meninges Section 10.4 Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves Section 10.5 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Nervous System Section 10.6 Mental Health Section10.7 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Mental Health Disorders 11 Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology Section 11.1 Structure and Function of the Accessory Structures of the Eye Section 11.2Disorders of the Eye Section 11.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for the Eye Section 11.4 Structure and Function of the Ear and Hearing Section 11.5 Disorders of the Ear and Hearing Section 11.6 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Disorders of the Ear 12 The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the Language of Endocrinology Section 12.1 Endocrine System, Hypothalamus, and Pituitary and Pineal Glands Section 12.2Disorders of the Endocrine System Section 12.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology for Disorders of the Endocrine System 13 The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology Section13.1 Urinary System, Kidneys, and Ureters Section 13.2 Disorders of the Urinary System Section 13.3 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures of the Urinary System 14 The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the Male Reproductive System Section 14.1 The Male Reproductive System Section 14.2 Spermatic Ducts, Accessory Glands, and Penis Section 14.3 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System Section14.4 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology 15 The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Languages of Gynecology and Obstetrics Section 15.1 Female Reproductive System Section 15.2 Disorders of the Female Reproductive Tract Section 15.3 Gynecologic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology Section 15.4 Pregnancy Section 15.5Disorders of Pregnancy and Childbirth Section 15.6 Obstetrical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Section 15.7 The Female Breast Section15.8 Disorders of the Breast Section 15.9 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Pharmacology of the Breast 16 Infancy to Old Age: The Languages of Pediatrics and Geriatrics Section 16.1 Neonatal Period Section16.2 Aging, Senescence, and Death