Unit 4

In Unit 4, you’ll learn how Greek and Latin became the language of medicine and anatomy.

Lesson 16: Ancient Greek Health and Medicine

  • Health and Wellness in Ancient Greece
  • Diseases and Treatments
  • Hippocratic and Temple Medicine

Lesson 17: Ancient Roman Health and Medicine

  • Health and Wellness in Ancient Rome
  • Hospitals and Military Medicine
  • Names to know:
    • Celsus
    • Pliny the Elder
    • Dioscorides
    • Galen

Lesson 18: The Latin Language

  • Nouns and adjectives in Latin
  • Latin inflection and case system
  • Translation formulas

Lesson 19: Anatomical Naming

  • Latin in anatomical names
  • Anatomy-specific translation formulas
  • Names of bones, muscles, and organs in Latin

Lesson 20: Naming of Diseases and Treatments

  • Endings for disease names
  • Etiologies for diseases
  • Naming of drugs

Project 4: Medical School

  • Applying knowledge of Latin and Greek roots to medical terminology.