Human Body in Health and Disease (100+ Terms) – Anatomy, Pathology, Directional Terms – 2026 Review

This document provides over 100 expertly organized questions and answers covering essential terminology and foundational concepts from the course Human Body in Health and Disease, ideal for exams in 2026. It is structured around key terms and definitions, making it perfect for students enrolled in allied health and medical programs who need rapid recall and concept reinforcement. The material spans a wide range of core topics: Medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes used in anatomy and pathology (e.g., adip/o, -ologist, -stasis) Body planes and directional terms (anterior, posterior, proximal, caudal, sagittal, transverse) Body cavities and regions (thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, epigastric, umbilicus, hypogastric) Cellular and tissue terms (cytoplasm, histology, aplasia, hyperplasia) Disease types and transmission (congenital disorder, iatrogenic, vector-borne, nosocomial, pandemic) Endocrine and exocrine gland terminology, genetic disorders, and major anatomical structures This study guide is especially useful for: Students in Nursing, Pre-Med, and Allied Health programs Medical assisting and healthcare foundation courses Vocational learners preparing for A&P certification or unit exams Students using the textbook The Human Body in Health & Disease by Kevin Patton & Gary Thibodeau The concise Q&A format allows for focused review and memorization of complex concepts through repetition and term association. Keywords: anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pathology, human body, directional terms, anterior, posterior, caudal, thoracic cavity, pelvic cavity, endocrine glands, cytology, histology, genetics, disease transmission, pandemic, nosocomial, hyperplasia, tissue types, organ systems, body planes