Explain medical abbreviations related to body systems.

Explanation should include

  • identification and use of common abbreviations related to body systems
  • common errors made when using abbreviations related to body systems
  • examples of the same abbreviation being used for different terms.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How might one find abbreviations related to body systems?
  • Why is caution important when using abbreviations related to body systems?
  • What common errors are made when using abbreviations related to body systems?
  • Are all medical abbreviations spelled with all-capital letters?