Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Answer: Endo-

Endo- means within or inside, as in endocardium (inside of the heart).

The anatomical term 'dorsal' in quadrupeds refers to which surface?

Answer: The back side

Dorsal refers to the back surface of an animal, opposite to the ventral (belly) side.

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Answer: Surgical removal

The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or excision of a structure.

Which term describes the area between the anus and the external genitalia in veterinary anatomy?

Answer: Perineum

The perineum is the region between the anus and the external genitalia in both male and female animals.

The root word 'hepat/o' refers to which organ?

Answer: Liver

Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, as seen in hepatitis (liver inflammation).

What is the term for the loose skin fold that covers the glans penis in male dogs?

Answer: Prepuce

The prepuce is the skin fold (sheath) that covers and protects the glans penis in male dogs.

Which directional term means 'toward the tail' in veterinary anatomy?

Answer: Caudal

Caudal means toward the tail or posterior end of the animal.