Anatomy shows major organs and structures with labels and combining forms (in parentheses) for each body part. The parts of the body are defined and explained in the Mini-Dictionary (beginning on page 349).
Terminology reviews combining forms and their meanings and gives examples of medical terminology using each combining form.
Pathology explains terms related to common pathological conditions.
Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures presents common tests and procedures, which can be cross-referenced for additional information in Appendix 2, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures.
Treatment Procedures explains therapies that treat abnormal conditions in each system.
Abbreviations lists selected abbreviations for easy reference, which can be cross-referenced for additional information in Appendix 3, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms.