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  1. Nov 2020
    1. Concept Check Find a partner and take turns choosing two body parts on your or your partner’s body. Using directional terms, describe the location of those body parts relative to one another.

      I like how an activity with a partner is introduced in this section. It allows the reader(s) to have a hands-on activity. I found this very helpful. This is great for students who do not learn by just reading content. I also like how that the text box is big and a blue colour to draw the reader’s eyes to it. One thing I would change is to make the font bigger or bolder on “Concept Check”. I found it a little hard to read.

    2. Figure 5.8. Serous Membrane. Serous membrane lines the pericardial cavity and reflects back to cover the heart—much the same way that an underinflated balloon would form two layers surrounding a fist. From Betts, et al., 2013. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. [Image description.]

      A very good visual representation for this section. Again, I like that along with all of the information, there is a picture to represent it as well. This really helps for people who are visual learners. The information is laid out very well and is clear.

    3. Did you know?

      I like how you put this text box onto the side of the paragraph. The orange really catches the eye of the reader. It’s also nice to have a little bit of extra information about the synovial membranes as you are reading through the connective tissue membranes section. I think more of these would be a good idea throughout the chapters of the textbook.

    4. Anterior (or ventral) describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Posterior (or dorsal) describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella. Superior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The orbits are superior to the oris. Inferior (or caudal) describes a position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail (in humans, the coccyx, or lowest part of the spinal column). The pelvis is inferior to the abdomen. Lateral describes the side or direction toward the side of the body. The thumb (pollex) is lateral to the digits. Medial describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body. The hallux is the medial toe. Proximal describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The brachium is proximal to the antebrachium. Distal describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The crus is distal to the femur. Superficial describes a position closer to the surface of the body. The skin is superficial to the bones. Deep describes a position farther from the surface of the body. The brain is deep to the skull.

      A very good description on direction terms. I like that you have added a picture to go along with these terms to show the reader a visual of what the directions look like. Not only do you explain the terms very well, but to have a visual below it really helps with understanding the different locations. I found this very helpful! My one recommendation would be to perhaps add some colour in this section somewhere to capture the reader’s eye.

    5. Figure 5.1 Levels of Structural Organization of the Human Body. The organization of the body often is discussed in terms of six distinct levels of increasing complexity, from the smallest chemical building blocks to a unique human organism. From Betts, et al., 2013. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. [Image description.]

      A very good visual picture explaining the levels of structural organization of the human body. Overall, I love the layout of the diagram, but the font is smaller and harder to see. One thing I would change is the sizing of the font, if possible, or add a zoom feature (if available).

    1. filler

      This is a great way of learning. I love how you can click on this bolded and underlined word and it will pop up with the definition of it. I found this very clear and easy to use. This feature is not only a great way to learn the word, but I found that I remember the word “filler” because of the cool feature it has.

    2. Language Review Before we begin analyzing the rules let’s complete a short language review that will assist with pronunciation and spelling. In class, you will practice pronunciation with your Instructor. Short Vowels a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y are indicated by lower case. Long Vowels A, E, I, O, U are indicated by upper case. Consonants Consonants are all of the other letters in the alphabet. b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, and z.

      I like how this chapter starts off with a language review. Proper pronunciation and spelling is very important with medical terminology. I think it is important as a learner to know that going into the medical field. These are important skills and knowledge to take into the workplace and apply. I love how you have broken up the short vowels, long vowels and consonants into three paragraphs. Very clear and easy to read and understand.

    1. Since you are at the beginning of building your medical terminology

      I like how clear and reader-friendly the intro is. It draws the reader in to start the next chapter. Very well worded.

    2. Intravenous Intra/ven/ous – Pertaining to within a vein. Intra- is a prefix that means within ven/o – is a combining form that means vein -ous is a suffix that means pertaining to

      This is a very clear representation of how a medical term is created. It gives the learner a greater understanding of what the word means. I really like how the medical term is broken down into prefix, combining form and suffix sections. I like the purple box around it as well. It really catches the eye of the reader.