Medical Terminology Got a Little More "Colorful" Today

We learned the meanings of erythr/o, cyan/o, xanth/o, leuk/o, albin/o, melan/o and poli/o.

Do you remember what colors these word parts represent?  Check your notes.

I will ask you about the definitions of the abbreviations you learned today....look them over please. 

HOMEWORK:


REVIEW THESE WEBSITES / take a few notes- feel free to print out materials on these sites if you can!



BODY PLANES/DIRECTIONS

Go to:  http://quizlet.com/5927290/body-planesdirections-and-cavities-flash-cards/  and

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=body+planes+directions+and+cavities+pictures

FOR SKIN CANCER/MELANOMA (Integumentary System)

Go to: http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/melanoma-101/abcdes-melanoma

FOR USE OF THE EPI PEN:

Go to:  http://www.epipen.com/?MTD=2&ENG=1&CPN=1   Know how to use an Epi-Pen !

Thank you Alyssa - That was a nice demonstration.  I will talk to the a.m. class tomorrow about it.

PM CLASS:  Please bring me any sports/club schedules that affect Med Occs class.



Think about:

1. How do you learn?  What can I do, along with you, to help you learn more effectively?

2. Think about how you would finish this statement:  If you really knew me.....you would know
     that  I _______.  Example:  ....that I ride horses.

3.  Think about going to a conference!!!   Check it out:  www.ucdprehealth.org 

REMINDERS:

Practice good hygiene and appearance.

No cell phones out in class!!!    4 violations so far.


Have a great night!

Mrs. Erceg