Intro to Vet Med Terms pt.2

Hypochondrium

Region below the cartilage of the ribs

Hypogastric

Aareas below the stomach

iliac

Hip bone

inguinal

Groin

Lateral

Side; away from midline

Mammary

Breasts

Medial

Middle; toward midline

Midsagittal

Line dividing the body at its exact median into two near–mirror images; also called medial

Occipital

Back of the skull

Ophthalmic

Eyes

Oral

Mouth

Orbital

Bony cavity that contains the eyeball

Palmar

Sole of the front foot

Patellar

Knee

Pectoral

Chest

Pedal

Foot

Pelvic

Caudal portion of the body

Perineal

Region between the anus and the genitals

Planes

Sections of body space

Plantar

Sole of hind foot

Popliteal

Region behind knee

Posterior

Back

Proximal

Area near the point of origin

Rostral

Toward the nose

Sacral

Portion of the spine located near the pelvis

Superficial

Region close to the surface of the body

Tarsal

Ankle or hock

Temporal

Side of the skull

Thoracic

Chest

Umbilical

Navel

Ventral

Direction toward belly

Zygomatic

Cheek

Arthroscope

Instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents

Aspirator

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

Autoclave

Device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam

Catheter

Tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids

Clamp

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

Cord Clamp

Flexible band used to compress or close off opening

Curette

Spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities

Cystoscope

Instrument used to view interior of bladder

Diathermy Knife

Electrode-tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels

Drain

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

Drain Tube

Tube used to drain fluid from inside body

Endoscope

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

Float

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

Fluoroscope

Fluorescent screen on which X-rays may be viewed

Forceps

Any of the various instruments used to grasp and pull objects

Hemostat

Device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging

Hypodermic

Needle and syringe used for injection under the skin

Inhalant Anesthesia

Anesthesia administered by inhaling

Lancet

Wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife

Ligature

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

Local Anesthesia

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

Nebulizer

Device that applies a fine mist

Ophthalmoscope

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

Probe

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

Regional Anesthesia

Anesthesia applied to a limb or an entire section of the body

Respirator

Device inflating lungs with mixture of oxygen and air to maintain respiration

Respirometer

Device used to measure extent of respiration

Resuscitator

Artificial respiration device that forces oxygen into lungs

Retractor

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

Scalpel

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

Scope

Flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior

Scrub Suit

Gown, often green, worn in surgery by doctors

Snare

Wire noose used for surgical removal of tumors or polyps by the roots, usually via endoscopy

Sound

Rodlike instrument with curved end, used to explore or dilate body structures

Speculum

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

Sphygmograph

Instrument for measuring and recording arterial pulse

Spirograph

Instrument used to record tracing of respiratory movements

Stethoscope

Diaphragm connected to earpieces, used to listen to sounds within the body

Stitches

Sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; suture

Surgical Gloves

Sheer hygienic plastic gloves worn by surgeons

Surgical Gown

Sterile cotton gown worn by operating room personnel; scrub suit

Surgical Instruments

Various sterilized tools used in surgery

Surgical Mask

Cotton mask worn over mouth and nose by surgeons

Surgical Needle

Suture needle

Surgical Sponge

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

Surgical Staple

Device used to close surgical opening without sutures

Suture

Sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; stitch

Suture Needle

Needle used to make sutures; surgical needle

Syringe

Piston in tube attached to hollow needle

Topical Anesthesia

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

Wick

Thin, absorbent thread inserted into body cavity for drainage

X-ray Machine

Device that emits radiation and takes diagnostic radiographic photos

Abortion

Premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or intent

Afterbirth

Placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition

Albino

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

Alter

To neuter a male animal or spay a female animal

Artificial Insemination

Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means

Billy Goat

Male goat

Bitch

Female dog

Boar

Male pig

Breed

-Group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring (n)

-To supervise the sexual propagation of animals (v)

Brood

Offspring from one hatching of a bird’s eggs

Broody

Hen sitting on eggs

Buck

Bale deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo

Bull

Male of various large mammals, especially cattle

Bullock

Castrated bull or steer

Calf

Bovine younger than one year

Capon

Neutered rooster