Homework: Medical Terminology
A. Explain the three general rules for analyzing medical terms. Give one example of a medical term for each rule (Examples should be different from those use in the PowerPoint).
B. Divide the following medical terms using slashes, then label each part and find its meaning. Finally, write the meaning of the whole term. Follow the format used in the PowerPoint for chapter 1 and the textbook (You should have all four steps completed for each term to earn full credit).
o Cerebral
o Diagnosis
o Iatrogenic
C. List all body cavities. Which ones are dorsal and which ones are ventral? Which cavity contains the liver? Which cavity contains the pituitary gland?
D. List all positional and directional terms that apply to the following:
o A torn ligament in the left knee
o A skin rash on the forehead
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.