vet tech med term ch. 8,9, 10

Mediastinum

The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, located between the lungs. It contains important structures such as the heart, trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels.

Parietal

Wall of cavity.

Visceral

– Relating to the internal organs, especially in the context of membranes that cover them.

Auscultation

The process of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, to assess heart and lung function.

Vasoconstriction 

The process by which blood vessels constrict, reducing blood flow and increasing blood pressure.

Vasodilation

The process by which blood vessels expand, increasing blood flow and decreasing blood pressure.

Cephalic Vein

large vein in front leg

Saphenous Vein

– Rear leg vein.

Vena Cava

Major vein to heart.

Hypotension

low blood pressure

Hypertension –

High blood pressure.

Hematoma –

Blood under skin (bruise).

Hypercapnia 

excess carbon dioxide in blood stream

Ischemia

lack of blood supply to a tissue

PDA

(Patent ducks arteries) vessel fail to close at birth

CVP

(Centeral venous pressure) large veins in heart

Nares

nostrils

Olfactory

sense of smell

Alveoli

air sacs in lungs where gas exchange occurs

Intercostal

between the ribs

Apnea

temporary absence of breathing

Dyspnea 

labored breathing

Tachypnea

– Fast breathing.

Agonal

Gasping breaths.

Hypoxia

Low oxygen.

Stridor

high pitched noise during breathing-airway obstrution

Aspiration

Inhale foreign material.

Atelectasis –

Lung collapse.

Epistaxis

Nosebleed.

Rhinitis

inflammation of the nasal mucus membrane

TTW

Tracheal fluid test.

URI

upper respiratory infection

Integument

skin system

Sebaceous Glands

Oil glands in the skin.

Eccrine Glands 

Sweat glands for cooling.

Cerumen

Earwax.

Ungulates

Hoofed animals.

Abscess

Pus-filled swelling or infection.

Alopecia

Hair loss.

Erythema

Redness of the skin.

Petechiae 

Small red or purple skin spots (bleeding under skin).

Pruritus

Itching.

Urticaria

Hives.

FBD

(Feline Behavior Disorder) – Skin or hair loss from overgrooming (often stress-related).

Trichobezoar

Hairball.