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WorksheetsExplain Abbreviations Used in Medical Terminology
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
The medical terminology associated with companion animals is known as:
Veterinary Medicine
Zoology
Botany
Entomology
Medical abbreviations are relevant when discussing companion animals because they:
help in quick communication among veterinary professionals.
are not commonly used in veterinary medicine.
are only used in human medicine.
are irrelevant to animal health.
What does the prefix 'A-, An-' mean?
with
without
above
below
Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Anti-' means _______.
against, opposing.
in favor of
neutral
supporting
What does the root word 'cardi-' refer to?
stomach
heart
nose
intestine
Fill in the blank: The root word 'rhin-' refers to _______.
nose.
eye.
ear.
mouth.
What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?
condition of
blood
suffering or disease
without
Fill in the blank: The suffix '-emia' refers to _______.
blood.
air.
water.
tissue.
What is the dorsal plane?
a) divides the body into left and right halves
b) divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts
c) divides the body into upper and lower parts
Fill in the blank: The median plane runs through the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal _______ and _______ halves.
left, right.
top, bottom.
front, back.
upper, lower.
What does 'Medial' mean in anatomical terms?
Away from the midline of the body
Toward the midline of the body
Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
What does 'Lateral' mean in anatomical terms?
Away from the midline of the body
Toward the midline of the body
Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
What does 'Transverse plane' do?
Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
Runs the length of the body and divides into left and right parts
Location near the surface of the body
What does 'Cranial' refer to?
Tail end of the body
Head area or skull
Location near the surface of the body
What does 'Caudal' refer to?
Tail end of the body or towards the tail
Head area or skull
Location near the surface of the body
What does 'Sagittal plane' do?
Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
Runs the length of the body and divides into left and right parts
Location near the surface of the body
What does 'Proximal' mean in anatomical terms?
Location farther from the center of the body
Location nearer to the center of the body
Location near the surface of the body
What does 'Distal' mean in anatomical terms?
Location farther from the center of the body
Location nearer to the center of the body
Location near the surface of the body
What does 'Superficial' mean in anatomical terms?
Location near the surface of the body
Location within the body away from the surface
Location towards the nose of an animal
What does 'Deep' mean in anatomical terms?
Location near the surface of the body
Location within the body away from the surface
Location towards the nose of an animal
What does 'Rostral' mean in anatomical terms?
Location near the surface of the body
Location within the body away from the surface
Location towards, near or at the nose of an animal
What is the term for a frog or toad in companion animal species terminology?
Amphibian
Reptile
Mammal
Bird
What is the term for a bird in companion animal species terminology?
Avian
Feline
Canine
Reptile
What is the term for a dog in companion animal species terminology?
Canine
Feline
Avian
Reptile
What is the term for a guinea pig in companion animal species terminology?
Cavy
Rodent
Hamster
Gerbil
What is the term for a horse in companion animal species terminology?
Equine
Canine
Feline
Bovine
What is the term for a cat in companion animal species terminology?
Feline
Canine
Equine
Bovine
What is the term for a rabbit in companion animal species terminology?
Lagomorph
Rodent
Marsupial
Carnivore
What is the term for a rat or mouse in companion animal species terminology?
Murine
Feline
Canine
Avian
What is the term for a snake and lizard in companion animal species terminology?
Reptile
Mammal
Bird
Amphibian
What is the term for a turtle in companion animal species terminology?
Terrapin
Tortoise
Reptile
Amphibian
What does 'Intradermal (ID)' mean in medical administration?
Injection administered between the layers of skin
Injection administered into a vein
Injection administered into a muscle
Injection administered under the skin
What does 'Subcutaneous (SQ)' mean in medical administration?
Injection administered just below the skin
Injection administered into a vein
Injection administered into a muscle
Injection administered into the bone
What does 'Intramuscular (IM)' mean in medical administration?
Injection administered within muscular tissue
Injection administered within the bloodstream
Injection administered under the skin
Injection administered into the spinal cord
