Section: Unit 2: Anatomical Terminology and the Human Body | Medical Terminology | NextGenU.org

    • Lesson 1: Organization of the Human Body

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Outline the organization of the human body from cells to organ systems using appropriate terminology

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 22 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 2: Anatomical Position, Regional, and Directional Terms

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify anatomical positions, regions, and directional terms
      • Use anatomical terms to describe locations and relationships in documentation and communication

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 3: Body Planes, Cavities, and Quadrants

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify body planes, cavities, and quadrants
      • Use body planes, cavities, and quadrants appropriately in clinical contexts

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 21 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 4: Tissue and Organ System Terminology

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define terms related to tissues and organ systems
      • Apply tissue and organ system terminology in clinical scenarios

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.