Introduction to Veterinary Terminology (Practice Quiz)

 When describing a lesion in the armpit area, the correct anatomical term would be what?

Axillary

Which portion of a word is added to the end to change its meaning? For example, electrocardiograph versus electrocardiogram.

Suffixes

When performing a nose-to-tail exam, the veterinarian is moving in what direction?

Cranial to caudal

Which “where” prefix refers to within or inner?

Endo

In the word panleukopenia, what does the prefix -pan refer to?

All

In the word dysphagia, what does the prefix dys- refer to?

Bad

Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to the eye?

Blephar/o, cor/o, irid/o, opt/o

When describing a wound toward the tip of the tail, you might say that the wound is what to the base of the tail?

Distal

Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to organs of the urinary system?

Cysto/o, urethr/o, ur/o, nephr/o

Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to reproductive organs?

Colp/o, hyster/o, orchid/o, uter/o

The jugular vein is located in which anatomical region?

Cervical

What surgical instrument might be used to stop bleeding?

Hemostat

A cubic centimeter (cc) is equivalent to what?

Milliliter (mL)

What’s the name of the membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and its organs?

Peritoneum

Which medical term refers to a pregnant female?

Gravid