56 Questions
Lateral means
c. toward the side
The medical term for lying down is
Recumbent
The paw is ______ to the shoulder.
Distal
The lining of the abdominal cavity and some of its organs is called the
Peritoneum
Match the number in Column I with its prefix in Column II:
1 = b. Mono- 2 = e. Duo- 3 = c. Tri- 4 = i. Quadri-, quadro- 5 = j. Tetra- 6 = k. Sex- 7 = a. Hept- 8 = h. Octo- 9 = n. Quinqu- 10 = d. Deka-
Match the pathology term in Column I with its definition in Column II:
Anaplasia = b. A change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other Aplasia = e. Lack of development of an organ, a tissue, or a cell Dysplasia = a. Abnormal growth or development of an organ, tissue, or cell Hyperplasia = c. An abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement in an organ, a tissue, or a cell Hypoplasia = d. Incomplete or less than normal development of an organ, a tissue, or a cell
__________________________ glands secrete chemical substances directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine
A(n) __________________________ is a deviation from what is regarded as normal.
Anomaly
The __________________________ cavity contains the heart and lungs.
Thoracic
The caudal surface of the front paw, foot, or hoof is the __________________________ surface.
Palmar
The shoulder is __________________________ to the pelvis.
Superior
The stomach is located __________________________ to the heart.
Inferior
What is the palmar or plantar movement of joint angles called?
Flexion
What is the suffix for formative material of cells?
-blast
What is the plane that divides the animal into equal right and left halves?
Sagittal plane
What is the plane that divides the animal into cranial and caudal parts?
Transverse plane
What is movement toward the midline known as?
Adduction
What is movement away from the midline known as?
Abduction
The abdominal cavity contains the major organs of digestion.
True
The term lateral means the direction toward or nearer the midline.
False
The parietal peritoneum is the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal cavity.
True
The layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity is the umbilicus.
False
The term inguinal refers to the entire caudal region of the abdomen adjacent to the thigh.
False
Cross out any misspelled words in the following sentence and replace them with the proper spelling. The _________________ is a layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity.
mesentery
Lateral means:
Toward the side
The medical term for lying down is:
Recumbent
The paw is ______ to the shoulder.
Distal
The lining of the abdominal cavity and some of its organs is called:
Peritoneum
The study of structure, composition, and function of tissues is called:
Histology
The ______ plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions.
Transverse
The term that refers to the back is:
Dorsal
The term that means toward the head is:
Cranial
The term that refers to the belly or underside of a body is:
Ventral
Which type of tissue covers internal and external body surfaces?
Epithelial
The _______________ is also known as the navel.
umbilicus
_______________ glands secrete chemical substances directly into the bloodstream.
Endocrine
A(n) _______________ is any new growth of tissue in which multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, more rapid than normal, and progressive.
tumor
A(n) _______________ is a deviation from what is regarded as normal.
abnormality
The _______________ cavity contains the heart and lungs.
thoracic
The caudal surface of the front paw, foot, or hoof is the _______________ surface.
plantar
The shoulder is _______________ to the pelvis.
superior
What is palmar or plantar movement of joint angles known as?
Flexion/Extension
What is the plane that divides the animal into equal right and left halves called?
Sagittal plane
What is the plane that divides the animal into cranial and caudal parts called?
Transverse plane
What is the study of body structure called?
Anatomy
What is movement toward the midline known as?
Adduction
What is movement away from the midline known as?
Abduction
The abdominal cavity contains the major organs of digestion.
True
The parietal peritoneum is the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal cavity.
True
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: The ______ is a layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity.
mesentery
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: Hypertrophy is a general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ due to an increase in the size, but not the number, of cells in tissue.
hypertrophy
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: The protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body is formed by ______ tissue.
epithelial
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: An ______ is any deviation from what is regarded as normal.
abnormality
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: The term ______ means superficial to the peritoneum.
retroperitoneal
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: The ______ is the pit in the abdominal wall marking the point where the umbilical cord entered the fetus.
umbilicus
Cross out any misspelled words and replace them with the correct spelling: The caudal region of the abdomen adjacent to the thigh is the ______ area.
inguinal
Study Notes
Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Lateral: means toward the side or away from the midline
- Caudal: means toward the tail or rear
- Cranial: means toward the head
- Distal: means farthest from the midline or beginning of a structure
- Proximal: means nearest to the midline or beginning of a structure
- Medial: means toward the midline
- Ventral: means toward the belly or underside
- Dorsal: means toward the back
Planes of the Body
- Sagittal plane: divides the body into left and right portions
- Transverse plane: divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions
- Midsagittal plane: divides the body into equal left and right halves
Body Regions
- Abdominal cavity: contains the major organs of digestion
- Inguinal region: refers to the entire caudal region of the abdomen adjacent to the thigh
- Umbilicus: also known as the navel
Tissues and Cells
- Epithelial tissue: forms the protective covering for all internal and external surfaces of the body
- Cytology: the study of cells
- Histology: the study of tissues
Medical Terminology
- Anaplasia: abnormal growth or development of an organ, tissue, or cell
- Aplasia: lack of development of an organ, tissue, or cell
- Dysplasia: abnormal growth or development of cells
- Hyperplasia: abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in an organ, tissue, or cell
- Hypoplasia: incomplete or less than normal development of an organ, tissue, or cell
Pathology
- Pathophysiology: the study of how disease changes the function of the body
- Etiology: the study of the causes of disease
- Pathology: the study of the nature, causes, and development of abnormal conditions
Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Lateral: means toward the side or away from the midline
- Caudal: means toward the tail or rear
- Cranial: means toward the head
- Distal: means farthest from the midline or beginning of a structure
- Proximal: means nearest to the midline or beginning of a structure
- Medial: means toward the midline
- Ventral: means toward the belly or underside
- Dorsal: means toward the back
Planes of the Body
- Sagittal plane: divides the body into left and right portions
- Transverse plane: divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions
- Midsagittal plane: divides the body into equal left and right halves
Body Regions
- Abdominal cavity: contains the major organs of digestion
- Inguinal region: refers to the entire caudal region of the abdomen adjacent to the thigh
- Umbilicus: also known as the navel
Tissues and Cells
- Epithelial tissue: forms the protective covering for all internal and external surfaces of the body
- Cytology: the study of cells
- Histology: the study of tissues
Medical Terminology
- Anaplasia: abnormal growth or development of an organ, tissue, or cell
- Aplasia: lack of development of an organ, tissue, or cell
- Dysplasia: abnormal growth or development of cells
- Hyperplasia: abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in an organ, tissue, or cell
- Hypoplasia: incomplete or less than normal development of an organ, tissue, or cell
Pathology
- Pathophysiology: the study of how disease changes the function of the body
- Etiology: the study of the causes of disease
- Pathology: the study of the nature, causes, and development of abnormal conditions
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