Terms

Question 1

Histology

Answer 1

Describes the anatomy that can be seen down a microscope ie. The microscopic anatomy

Question 2

Pathology

Answer 2

Describes the diseases states of the body that can be observed with the naked eye.

Question 3

Histopathology

Answer 3

Describes the diseased states of the body that can only be observed microscopically.

Question 4

Planes

Answer 4

Describes cadaver cuts made in order to view exposed structures also used to describe views used in diagnostic imaging.

Question 5

Ipsilateral

Answer 5

Belonging or occuring on the same side of the body.

Question 6

Contralateral

Answer 6

Pertaining to, situated on or coordinated with the opposite side of the body.

Question 7

Protraction

Answer 7

Moving the distal limb away from the body, cranially (lengthening)

Question 8

Retraction

Answer 8

Moving the distal limb towards the body, caudally (shortening)

Question 9

Supination

Answer 9

Turning of the palmar/ plantar aspect of the paw inwards

Question 10

Adduction

Answer 10

Moving the limb distal to the joint towards the midline/body.

Question 11

Abduction

Answer 11

Moving the limb distal to the joint away from the midline/body.

Question 12

Circumduction

Answer 12

Moving the limb (usually distal to the joint) in a circular motion

Question 13

Gliding

Answer 13

In a joint, flat surfaces moving over one another eg carpus

Question 14

Rotation

Answer 14

The way in which a pivot joint moves eg radius and ulna

Question 15

Flexion

Answer 15

Bending the limb (causes a decrease in the angle of the joint)