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Intro To Veterinary Terminology Flashcards

1
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The process of breaking words into component parts.
Break the word into parts —> determine the meaning of each part together —> add the meanings of each part together.

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Word Analysis

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A unit of meaning attached to the front of a word.

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Prefix

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The core/foundation of the word’s meaning.

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Root

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A vowel (most often “o”) added to the end of the rood that doesn’t change the meaning.
Placed between 2 roots, or between a rood and a suffix that begins with a consonant, to help make the newly combined word easier to pronounce.

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Combining Vowel

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The root and combining vowel together.

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Combining Form

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A unit of meaning attached to the end of the word.

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Suffix

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A unit of meaning attached to the prefix/suffix that modifies the root in some way.

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Affix

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Suffixes that tell you that something about the body isn’t the way it’s supposed to be.
May indicate an abundance, deficiency, presence, or absence.

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Diagnostic Suffixes

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Suffixes that tell you about a medical procedure.

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Procedural Suffixes

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Suffixes that mean “pertaining to” or “characteristic of”.

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Adjectival Suffixes

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“WHAT” prefixes.
Answers questions attempting to quantify or qualify.
Stages and presence or absence of conditions.

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Quantitative & Qualitative Prefixes

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“WHERE” prefixes.
Describe site within or relative to a structure.
Describe location or direction.

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Locational Prefixes

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A group of organs working together for a common purpose.
There are 11 —> Lymph System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Digestive System, Integumentary System (and sensory organs), Nervous (Sensory) System, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory System, Reproductive Systems (male and female), and Urinary System

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Organ System

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Responsible for carrying nutrients, wastes, hormones, and gases to and from body cells and providing protection/immunity from harmful organisms.
Bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph fluid/nodes/ducts/vessels.

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Lymph System

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15
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Circulates blood throughout the body to deliver nutrients to and remove wastes from organs.
Heart and other __________ structures (arteries, veins, capillaries, blood).

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Cardiovascular System

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Secretes hormones.
Thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands.

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Endocrine System

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Processes food for nutrient absorption.
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs (liver, gallbladder, abdomen).

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Digestive System

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18
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Encase the body, regulate temperature, communicate touch (and many other sensory functions).
Skin, hair, and nails.

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Integumentary System and sensory organs

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Communicates actions between body systems and carries nerve impulses to and from the brain.
Eyes, ears, brain, and nerves.

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Nervous (Sensory) System

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Supports the body structures and carries out nerve commands to produce movement.
Bones and muscles.

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Musculoskeletal System

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Conducts oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of the body.
Trachea and lungs.

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Respiratory System

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22
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Enable organisms to reproduce.
Male —> testes, penis, and prostate.
Female —> mammary glands, ovaries, uterus, and vagina.

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Reproductive Systems

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Produces and excretes urine.
Kidneys and bladder.

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Urinary System

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24
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Study/treatment of the heart and its diseases.

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Cardiology

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25
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Study of endocrine glands and hormones.

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Endocrinology

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26
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Study of causes and control of epidemics.

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Epidemiology

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Care/treatment of diseases of teeth, gums, and jaw.

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Dentistry

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28
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Study of treatment of skin disorders.

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Dermatology

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29
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Study/treatment of stomach/intestine disorders.

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Gastroenterology

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30
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Study of blood and blood diseases.

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Hematology

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31
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Study of the body’s defense system and related phenomena.

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Immunology

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32
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Diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases.

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Internal Medicine

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33
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Study/treatment of kidney diseases.

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Nephrology

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34
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Study/treatment of nervous system processes/diseases.

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Neurology

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35
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Study/treatment of tumors.

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Oncology

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36
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Study/treatment of eye diseases/disorders.

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Ophthalmology

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37
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Study/treatment of bone, joint, and muscle disorders.

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Orthopedics

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38
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Treatment of disease by manipulation/massage of musculoskeletal system.

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Osteopathy

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39
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Study of anatomy/diseases of the ear.

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Otology

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40
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One who specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the nose.

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Rhinologist

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41
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Treatment of throat, ear, and nose diseases/disorders.

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Otorhinolaryngology

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42
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Tissue analysis to confirm diagnosis and perform autopsies.

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Pathology

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43
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Study/practice of drug chemistry, preparation, use, and effect.

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Pharmacology

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44
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Study/treatment of urinary tract diseases.

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Urology

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45
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Space between the diaphragm and hip bones.
Houses the major digestive organs.

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Abdominal

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46
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Pertaining to food or nutrition.

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Alimentary

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47
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Pertaining to arteries or the blood in them.

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Arterial

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48
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Pertaining to a joint.

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Articular

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49
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Occurring involuntarily.

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Autonomic

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50
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Trunk and skull (skeleton).

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Axial

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51
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Division of the intestine.

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Bowel

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52
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Pertaining to air tubes of the lungs.

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Bronchial

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53
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Smallest blood vessels.

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Capillary

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54
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Pertaining to the heart.

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Cardiac

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55
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Specialized form of involuntary muscle tissue found only in the heart.

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Cardiac Muscle Tissue

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56
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Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiovascular

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57
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Space or hollow within the body.

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Cavity

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58
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Pertaining to the brain.
Particularly the cerebrum.

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Cerebral

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59
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Pertaining to the neck or cervix.

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Cervical

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60
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Small hairlike structures.

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Cilia

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61
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Pertaining to blood circulation.

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Circulatory

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62
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Urogenital chamber of birds into which the intestinal, urinary, and generative canals discharge.

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Cloaca

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63
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Tail area.

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Coccygeal

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64
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Secondary or accessory.

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Collateral

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65
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Part of the large intestine.

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Colon

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66
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Tissue specializing in connection and support of body parts.

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Connective Tissue

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67
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Pertaining to sexual intercourse.

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Copulatory

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68
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Regarding the heart.

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Coronary

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69
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Pertaining to the space enclosed by the skull.
Houses the brain and pituitary gland.

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Cranial

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70
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Relating to the skin.

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Cutaneous

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71
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Falling out at the end of a stage or season.
First set of teeth.

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Deciduous

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72
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Pertaining to teeth or dentistry.

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Dental

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73
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Muscular wall dividing thoracic and abdominal cavities.

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Diaphragm

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74
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Pertaining to the diaphragm.

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Diaphragmatic

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75
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Regarding the relaxation of the heart muscle allowing heart chambers to fill with blood.

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Diastolic

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76
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Regarding the conversion of food into chemical substances the body uses.

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Digestive

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77
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Pertaining to fingers or toes.

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Digital

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78
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Pertaining to the duodenum.

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Duodenal

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79
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The first or proximal portion of the small intestine.

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Duodenum

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80
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Secreting internally; relating to endocrine glands.

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Endocrine

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81
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Relating to the outer layer of skin.

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Epidermal

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82
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Tissue that protects, lines, or surrounds body organs.

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Epithelial Tissue

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83
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Tubular food passage between the neck and stomach.

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Esophagus

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84
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Relating to the discharge of waste.

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Excretory

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85
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External secretion of a gland.

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Exocrine

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86
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Terminal portions —> legs, feet, hooves, paws.

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Extremities

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87
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Connective tissue membrane.

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Fascial

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88
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Relating to feces (stool or excrement).

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Fecal

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89
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Relating to biological heredity.

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Genetic

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90
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Pertaining to the reproductive organs.

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Genital

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91
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Pertaining to the reproductive organs.

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Genital

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92
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Relating to hormones.

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Hormonal

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93
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Pertaining to the skin of the body.

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Integumentary

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94
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Pertaining to the large/small intestine.

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Intestinal

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95
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Muscle tissues that are automatically controlled by the nervous system tissue.

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Involuntary Muscle

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96
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Upper part of the trachea (windpipe).

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Larynx

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97
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Pertaining to the lower back.

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Lumbar

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98
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Pertaining to lymph or lymphatic vessels.

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Lymphatic

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99
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The mass of tissues and organs separating the two lungs.

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Mediastinum

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100
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Relating to metabolism.

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Metabolic

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101
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Secreting mucus or covered by mucus

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Mucous (adj.)

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102
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Slippery secretion of mucous membranes.
Acts like a lubrication.

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Mucus (n.)

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103
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Tissue with the power to contract and thus produce movement.
Can be skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, or cardiac muscle.

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Muscle Tissue

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104
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Pertaining to the muscles.

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Muscular

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105
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Tissue that carries nerve impulses.

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Nerve Tissue

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106
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Pertaining to the nerves.

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Nervous

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107
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Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and viscera.

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Peritoneum

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108
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Space between lungs and pleura.

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Pleural Cavity

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109
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Concerning the production of offspring.

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Reproductive

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110
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Pertaining to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and body cells.

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Respiratory

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111
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Pertaining to the bones of the body.

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Skeletal

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112
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Spaces within the vertebrae.
Houses the spinal cord.

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Spinal Cavity

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113
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Striped.
As in the appearance of voluntary (skeletal) muscles

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Striated

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114
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Space between the neck and diaphragm.
Houses the lungs.

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Thoracic Cavity

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115
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Pertaining to the system of urine excretion.

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Urinary

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116
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Pertaining to organs of excretion and reproduction.

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Urogenital

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117
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Relating to vessels for passage of bodily fluids.

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Vascular

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118
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Internal organ(s).
Particularly of the abdominal cavity.

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Viscus (pl. Viscera)

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119
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Muscle tissues controlled by conscious effort.
Also called skeletal muscle.

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Voluntary Muscle Tissue

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120
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Laying down.

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Recumbent

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121
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Laying on its side (left or right).

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Lateral Recumbency

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122
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Laying on its belly.

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Sternal Recumbency

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123
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Laying on its back.

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Dorsal Recumbency

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124
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Toward the head.

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Cranial

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125
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Toward the tail.

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Caudal

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126
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Back.
Dorsum.

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Dorsal

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127
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Belly.
Ventrum.

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Ventral

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128
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Bottom of animal’s front foot.

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Palmar

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129
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Bottom of animal’s back foot.

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Plantar

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130
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Toward the midline of the body.

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Medial

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131
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Away from the midline of the body.

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Lateral

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Closeness of a part to its point of origin.

A

Proximal

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133
Q

Distance of a part to its point of origin.

A

Distal

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134
Q

External or close to the surface.

A

Superficial

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135
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Internal or far below the surface.

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Deep

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136
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Divides the body into dorsal (top-facing the ceiling) and ventral (bottom-facing the ground) areas.

A

Dorsal Plane

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137
Q

Divides the body in left and right parts.

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Sagittal Plane

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138
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Goes through the exact midline of the body dividing it into two near-mirror images.

A

Midsagittal Plane
(Median Plane)

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139
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Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts.
Can also be created on an extremity.

A

Transverse Plane
(Cross-Sectional Plane)

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140
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Abdominal

A

The portion of the trunk caudal to the diaphragm.

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141
Q

Adipose

A

Fat

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142
Q

Adrenal

A

Adrenal glads (near the kidneys).

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143
Q

Alimentary

A

Food or nutrition (alimentary canal).

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144
Q

Anal

A

The region of the anus.

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145
Q

Anatomical Position

A

Standing on all four legs, neck straight, head up, and facing forward.

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146
Q

Antebrachial

A

The forearms and the lower front leg.

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147
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Anterior

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Nearer the front of the body or the head.

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148
Q

Aortic

A

The aorta (largest artery).

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149
Q

Appendicular

A

Legs (appendages, extremities).

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150
Q

Arterial

A

Arteries or the blood in them.

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151
Q

Articulation

A

The joint or juncture of 2+ body parts.

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152
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Axial

A

The head, neck, and body.

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153
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Axillary

A

The armpit area (front leg).

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154
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Brachial

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The arm or upper front leg.

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155
Q

Buccal

A

Inner surfaces of the cheeks.

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156
Q

Carpal

A

The wrist

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157
Q

Caudal

A

The tail.

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158
Q

Celiac

A

The abdomen.

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159
Q

Cephalic

A

The head.

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160
Q

Cervical

A

The neck.

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161
Q

Coccygeal

A

The tail area.

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162
Q

Costal

A

Ribs.

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163
Q

Cranial

A

The skull.

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164
Q

Crural

A

The leg.

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165
Q

Cubital

A

The elbow or forearm.

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166
Q

Cutaneous

A

Skin.

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167
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Deep

A

A region below the surfaces of the body.

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168
Q

Digital

A

Toes.

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169
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Distal

A

A direction away from the point of origin.

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170
Q

Dorsal

A

The back.

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171
Q

Epigastric

A

The region above the stomach.

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172
Q

Extremities

A

Limbs.

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173
Q

Femoral

A

The thigh.

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174
Q

Forearm

A

The portion of the arm between the elbow and the carpus.

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175
Q

Frontal

A

The forehead.

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176
Q

Gluteal

A

The buttock.

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177
Q

Groin

A

The region between the abdomen and the thigh.

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178
Q

Hypochondrium

A

The region below the cartilage of the ribs.

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179
Q

Hypogastric

A

Areas below the stomach.

180
Q

Iliac

A

The hip bone.

181
Q

Inguinal

A

The groin.

182
Q

Lateral

A

Away from midline (the side).

183
Q

Lateral Recumbency

A

Laying on the side (left or right).

184
Q

Lumbar

A

The lower back (and side).

185
Q

Mammary

A

Breasts.

186
Q

Medial

A

Toward midline (the middle).

187
Q

Midsagittal

A

A line dividing the body at its exact median into 2 near-mirror images.
Also called medial.

188
Q

Occipital

A

The back of the skull.

189
Q

Ophthalmic

A

The eyes.

190
Q

Oral

A

The mouth.

191
Q

Orbital

A

The bony cavity that contains the eyeball.

192
Q

Palmar

A

The sole of the front foot.

193
Q

Patellar

A

The knee.

194
Q

Pectoral

A

The chest.

195
Q

Pedal

A

The foot.

196
Q

Pelvic

A

The caudal portion of the body.

197
Q

Perineal

A

The region between the anus and the genitals.

198
Q

Planes

A

Sections of body space.

199
Q

Plantar

A

The sole of the hind foot.

200
Q

Popliteal

A

The region behind the knee.

201
Q

Posterior

A

The back.

202
Q

Proximal

A

An area near the point of origin.

203
Q

Quadrants

A

1 of 4 sections in the abdominopelvic area.

204
Q

Recumbent

A

Laying down.

205
Q

Rostral

A

Toward the nose.

206
Q

Sacral

A

The portion of the spine located near the pelvis.

207
Q

Sagittal Plane

A

A plane that divides the body vertically into right and left parts.

208
Q

Sternal Recumbency

A

Laying on the belly.

209
Q

Superficial

A

A region close to the surface of the body.

210
Q

Tarsal

A

The ankle or hock.

211
Q

Temporal

A

The side of the skull.

212
Q

Thoracic

A

The chest.

213
Q

Transverse Plane

A

A plane that divides the body horizontally into superior and inferior parts.
Cross-sectional Plane.

214
Q

Umbilical

A

The naval.

215
Q

Ventral

A

A direction toward the belly.

216
Q

Zygomatic

A

The cheek.

217
Q

Hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid.
Especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints.

A

Aspirator

218
Q

Device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam.

A

Autoclave

219
Q

Tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids.

A

Catheter

220
Q

Surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine.

A

Clamp

221
Q

Spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities.

A

Curette

222
Q

Tube or wick used to draw fluid from body cavity to surface

A

Drain

223
Q

Tube used to drain fluid from inside body.

A

Drain Tube

224
Q

Slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining internal body parts.

A

Endoscope

225
Q

Instrument used to file or rasp a horse’s premolar/molar teeth.

A

Float

226
Q

Fluorescent screen on which x-rays may be viewed.

A

Fluoroscope

227
Q

Any of the various instruments used to grasp and pull objects.

A

Forceps

228
Q

Device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging.

A

Hemostat

229
Q

Needle and syringe used for injection under the skin.

A

Hypodermic

230
Q

Anesthesia administered by inhaling.

A

Inhalant Anesthesia

231
Q

Wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife.

A

Lancet

232
Q

Nylon, wire, or catgut tied around a structure to prevent bleeding.

A

Ligature

233
Q

Anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing a loss of consciousness.

A

Local Anesthesia

234
Q

Instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior.

A

Ophthalmoscope

235
Q

Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end.
Used to explore cavities and wounds.

A

Probe

236
Q

Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end.
Used to explore cavities and wounds.

A

Probe

237
Q

Anesthesia used to numb a limb or an entire section of the body.

A

Regional Anesthesia

238
Q

Instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site.

A

Retractor

239
Q

Small, pointed surgical knife with convex blade edge.
Used to cut tissue.

A

Scalpel

240
Q

Flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior.

A

Scope

241
Q

Instrument that holds open a cavity, especially vagina or ear, for inspection.

A

Speculum

242
Q

Diaphragm connected to earpieces.
Used to listen to sounds within the body.

A

Stethoscope

243
Q

Sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening.

A

Stitches
Suture

244
Q

Soft, sterile material that absorbs blood and body fluids during surgery.

A

Surgical Sponge

245
Q

Piston in tube attached to hollow needle.

A

Syringe

246
Q

Anesthesia applied to the skin to “numb” surface area.

A

Topical Anesthesia

247
Q

Premature expulsion of a fetus.
Either by nature or intent.

A

Abortion

248
Q

Placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition.

A

Afterbirth

249
Q

Genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eye.

A

Albino

250
Q

To neuter a male animal or spay a female animal.

A

Alter

251
Q

Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means.

A

Artificial Insemination

252
Q

Male goat.

A

Billy Goat

253
Q

Female dog.

A

Bitch

254
Q

Male pig.

A

Boar

255
Q

Group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring.

A

Breed (n.)

256
Q

To supervise the sexual propagation of animals.

A

Breed (v.)

257
Q

Offspring from one hatching of a bird’s eggs.

A

Brood

258
Q

Hen sitting on eggs.

A

Broody

259
Q

Male deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo.

A

Buck

260
Q

Male of various large mammals (especially cattle).

A

Bull

261
Q

Castrated bull or steer.

A

Bullock

262
Q

Bovine younger than one year.

A

Calf

263
Q

Neutered rooster.

A

Capon

264
Q

Removal of the testicles.
Neutered a male animal.

A

Castration

265
Q

Removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus.

A

Cesarean Section

266
Q

Young bird (especially a chicken).

A

Chick

267
Q

Bodies within the cell nucleus that store genetic information.

A

Chromosome

268
Q

Group of eggs laid at one time by a bird.

A

Clutch

269
Q

Male swan.

A

Cob

270
Q

Male chicken older than one year.

A

Cock

271
Q

Male chicken younger than one year.

A

Cockerel

272
Q

Protein- and antibody-rich milk secreted by the mother after giving birth.

A

Colostrum

273
Q

Male horse before maturity.

A

Colt

274
Q

Condition existing at birth but not hereditary.

A

Congenital

275
Q

Female of various large animals (especially cattle).

A

Cow

276
Q

Young swan.

A

Cygnet

277
Q

Female parent.

A

Dam

278
Q

Adult female goat or deer.

A

Doe

279
Q

Male duck.

A

Drake

280
Q

Young duck.

A

Duckling

281
Q

Undeveloped fetus.
The young in an early stage of development.

A

Embryo

282
Q

Time of reproductive cycle when the female is receptive to mating.

A

Estrus

283
Q

Female sheep of breeding age.

A

Ewe

284
Q

Union of the sperm and egg.

A

Fertilization

285
Q

Unborn developing animal.

A

Fetus

286
Q

Female horse under four years old.

A

Filly

287
Q

Young bird just learning to fly.

A

Fledgling

288
Q

Young or newborn horse.

A

Foal

289
Q

Male goose.

A

Gander

290
Q

Neutered male horse.

A

Gelding

291
Q

Part of the chromosomes carrying hereditary information.

A

Gene

292
Q

Part of the reproductive anatomy.
General term.

A

Genitalia

293
Q

Time between conception and birth of an offspring.

A

Gestation Period

294
Q

Young female pig.

A

Gilt

295
Q

Male turkey.

A

Gobbler

296
Q

Young goose.

A

Gosling

297
Q

Pregnant.
Containing developing young.

A

Gravid

298
Q

Estrus condition.
Informal term.

A

Heat

299
Q

Young (female) cow.

A

Heifer

300
Q

Transmissible from parent to offspring.
Genetically determined.

A

Hereditary

301
Q

Protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males.

A

Inguinal Hernia

302
Q

Male donkey.
Jackass.

A

Jack

303
Q

Female donkey.

A

Jenny

304
Q

Young goat.

A

Kid

305
Q

Young cat.

A

Kitten

306
Q

Young sheep.

A

Lamb

307
Q

Several offspring from one birth (especially in mammals).

A

Litter

308
Q

Glads of female mammals that secrete milk after parturition.

A

Mammary Glands

309
Q

Female horse four years or older.

A

Mare

310
Q

Expulsion of underdeveloped fetus.

A

Miscarriage

311
Q

Having one estrus period per year.

A

Monestrous

312
Q

Mixed-breed dog.
Mutt.

A

Mongrel

313
Q

Female goat.

A

Nanny Goat

314
Q

Newborn animal.

A

Neonate

315
Q

Structure made or place chosen for breeding or laying eggs.

A

Nest

316
Q

Removal of the reproductive organs.

A

Neuter

317
Q

Brilliant mating-season plumage exhibited by some birds (usually males).

A

Nuptial Plumage

318
Q

Animals whose eggs develop outside the mother’s body.

A

Oviparous

319
Q

Animals whose eggs develop within the mother’s oviduct.

A

Ovoviviparous

320
Q

Process of giving birth.

A

Parturition

321
Q

Female swan.

A

Pen

322
Q

Young pig.

A

Piglet

323
Q

Organ within the gravid uterus, expelled after birthing.

A

Placenta

324
Q

Having more than one estrous period per year.

A

Polyestrous

325
Q

Fold of skin for carrying young on abdomen of female marsupial.

A

Pouch

326
Q

Condition in which offspring develop in the female uterus.

A

Pregnancy

327
Q

Protective sheath covering the penis.

A

Prepuce

328
Q

Female chicken younger than one year.

A

Pullet

329
Q

Young dog or seal.

A

Pup

330
Q

Mature female cat used for breeding.

A

Queen

331
Q

Sexually mature male sheep (about six months of age or older).

A

Ram

332
Q

Male chicken.

A

Rooster

333
Q

Pig under one year old.

A

Shoat

334
Q

Male parent of any quadruped (especially a horse).

A

Sire

335
Q

Female pig.

A

Sow

336
Q

To remove the ovaries and uterus.
To neuter a female animal.

A

Spay

337
Q

Fledgling pigeon.

A

Squab

338
Q

Male deer.

A

Stag

339
Q

Male horse.

A

Stallion

340
Q

Neutered bull.

A

Steer

341
Q

Male horse used for breeding.

A

Stud

342
Q

Male cat or turkey.

A

Tom

343
Q

Vessel connecting the fetus to the placenta.

A

Umbilical Cord

344
Q

Female passage for copulation and birthing.

A

Vagina

345
Q

Giving birth to live young developed in the uterus.

A

Viviparous

346
Q

Female fox.

A

Vixen

347
Q

Neutered ram or billy goat.

A

Wether

348
Q

Giving birth to (said especially of dogs).

A

Whelp (v.)

349
Q

Irritation of skin or mucous membrane.

A

Abrasion

350
Q

Red blood cell deficiency.

A

Anemia

351
Q

An Anesthetic agent, causing a loss of feeling.
Relating to anesthesia.

A

Anesthetic

352
Q

An _______ agent, causing a loss of feeling.
Relating to anesthesia.

A

Anesthetic

353
Q

Substance that destroys or inhibits disease-causing bacteria.

A

Antibiotic

354
Q

Substance formed by the body to counteract antigens.

A

Antibody

355
Q

Substance that hinders blood clotting.

A

Anticoagulant

356
Q

Substance that stimulates the body’s immune system.

A

Antigen

357
Q

Preventing the growth of microorganisms. Clean.

A

Antiseptic

358
Q

Substance that counteracts the toxicity of venom.

A

Antivenin

359
Q

Periodic cessation of breathing.

A

Apnea

360
Q

Joint inflammation.

A

Arthritis

361
Q

Procedure for preventing contamination during sterile procedures.

A

Aseptic Technique

362
Q

Detachment or tearing away of a body part.

A

Avulsion

363
Q

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments.

A

Bacteria

364
Q

Removal and examination of tissues for diagnosis.

A

Biopsy

365
Q

An infection caused by brucella bacteria.

A

Brucellosis

366
Q

Viral disease in dogs.

A

Canine Distemper
Canine Parvovirus

367
Q

Chronic disorder of the heart.
Disease that affects the heart muscle.

A

Cardiomyopathy

368
Q

Introduction of a catheter into a body part.

A

Catheterization

369
Q

Agent that produces blood clotting.

A

Coagulant

370
Q

Acute abdominal pain… Common in horses.

A

Colic

371
Q

Folded cloth or pad applied so as to press on a body part.

A

Compress

372
Q

Infrequent, difficult passage of dry feces.

A

Constipation

373
Q

Uncontrolled, violet muscle contraction.

A

Convulsion

374
Q

Inflammation of the bladder.

A

Cystitis

375
Q

Diabetic condition cause by pituitary disorder.

A

Diabetes Insipidus

376
Q

Diabetic condition caused by an inadequate supply of insulin.

A

Diabetes Mellitus

377
Q

Agent that destroys infection.

A

Disinfectant

378
Q

Anesthetic that chemically dissociates (separates out) perceptions of pain.

A

Dissociative Agent

379
Q

Cosmetic surgical removal of a portion of a dog’s tail.

A

Docking

380
Q

Difficulty breathing.

A

Dyspnea

381
Q

Vomiting.

A

Emesis

382
Q

Originating from within the organism.

A

Endogenous

383
Q

Endotracheal

A

Placement of a tube through the trachea.
As in intubation.

384
Q

Injection of liquid through the anus to empty the intestine.

A

Enema

385
Q

Part of bone where growth occurs.
Often a breakage site in young animals.

A

Epiphysis

386
Q

Humane painless killing of an injured/ill animal.

A

Euthanasia

387
Q

Originating from outside the organism.

A

Exogenous

388
Q

Occurring on the outside.

A

External

389
Q

Break in bone.

A

Fracture

390
Q

Infectious inflammation of the peritoneum of cats.

A

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

391
Q

Viral disease affecting white blood cells in cats.
Feline parvovirus.

A

Feline Panleukopenia

392
Q

Condition in cats caused by mineral deposits in the urinary tract.
Occurs when renal stones exit the renal pelvis and move into the remainder of the urinary collecting system (ureters, bladder, urethra).

A

Feline Urolithiasis
(pronounced yr•ow•luh•thai•us•suhs)

393
Q

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

A

Gastroenteritis

394
Q

Bad breath.

A

Halitosis

395
Q

Laboratory procedure to determine the percentage of red blood cells in blood.

A

Hematocrit

396
Q

Condition of delayed blood clotting.

A

Hemophilia

397
Q

Inflammation of the liver.

A

Hepatitis

398
Q

Viral disease that causes upper respiratory symptoms in animals.
Including difficulty breathing, thick nasal discharge, coughing and sneezing.

A

Herpes Virus

399
Q

Excessive function of the thyroid gland.

A

Hyperthyroidism

400
Q

Exaggerated growth.

A

Hypertrophy

401
Q

Deficient activity/function of the thyroid gland.

A

Hypothyroidism

402
Q

Ability to resist disease.

A

Immunity

403
Q

Cut made into the body.

A

Incision

404
Q

Medication administered via the respiratory tract.

A

Inhalant

405
Q

Occurring on the inside.

A

Internal

406
Q

Wound of body tissue.

A

Laceration

407
Q

Infectious bacterial canine disease.
Often spread through urine of an infected animal.

A

Leptospirosis

408
Q

Sluggish.

A

Lethargic

409
Q

Disease of the white blood cells.

A

Leukemia

410
Q

Dislocation.

A

Luxation

411
Q

Malignant lymph tumor.

A

Lymphosarcoma

412
Q

Causes mucous membrane inflammation.
Results from infection with any one of several closely related gammaherpesviruses that cause a severe disease process that affects the lymphoid tissues, the mucosal lining of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and the central nervous system of susceptible ungulate species.
Common in cattle and sheep and other ruminants.

A

Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF)

413
Q

Inflammation of the breast.

A

Mastitis

414
Q

Counteract the effect of.

A

Neutralize

415
Q

Examine by touch.

A

Palpate

416
Q

Viral infection of the respiratory tract.

A

Parainfluenza

417
Q

Organism living on or in another organism.

A

Parasite

418
Q

The structural and functional signs of disease or study of its essential nature.

A

Pathology

419
Q

Infection of the lungs found in cattle.
Characterized by a severe fibrinous bronchopneumonia.
Also known as Shipping/Transit Fever (vague clinical term).

A

Pneumonic Pasteurellosis

420
Q

Air in the pleural cavity.

A

Pneumothorax

421
Q

Excessive thirst.

A

Polydipsia (PD)

422
Q

Excessive appetite.

A

Polyphagia

423
Q

Excessive urination.

A

Polyuria (PU)

424
Q

Slipping of a body part from its usual position.

A

Prolapse

425
Q

A wound made with a pointed object or instrument.

A

Puncture (n.)

426
Q

To pierce with a pointed object or instrument.

A

Puncture (v.)

427
Q

Inflammation of the kidney and pelvis caused by bacterial infection.

A

Pyelonephritis

428
Q

Acute infectious viral disease of the Central Nervous System.

A

Rabies

429
Q

X-ray image.

A

Radiograph

430
Q

The use of radiant energy (x-ray) in diagnosis and treatment.

A

Radiology

431
Q

Manipulating broken bones to correct position.

A

Reduction

432
Q

Tearing or breaking apart of a tissue.

A

Rupture

433
Q

Tranquilizing drug.

A

Sedative

434
Q

Tests using blood serum.

A

Serology

435
Q

Material spread on a slide for microscopic examination.

A

Smear

436
Q

Small amount of a body fluid used in laboratory tests.

A

Specimen

437
Q

Free from microorganisms.

A

Sterile

438
Q

Drug that produces increased body functions.

A

Stimulant

439
Q

Near the surface.

A

Superficial

440
Q

Operative or manual procedure to correct a health condition.

A

Surgery

441
Q

Indication of the presence of disease.
Also referred to as signs.

A

Symptom

442
Q

Infectious disease usually introduced through a wound.
A serious disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium.
Marked by rigidity and spasms —> Muscle contractions, especially of the jaw and neck (lockjaw).

A

Tetanus

443
Q

Poisonous.

A

Toxic

444
Q

A contagious disease of all species caused by Toxoplasma gondii.

A

Toxoplasmosis

445
Q

Immunization agent.

A

Vaccine

446
Q

Disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans.

A

Zoonosis

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