Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards
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The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to which anatomical structure?
Answer: Kidney
Nephr/o is the combining form for kidney, as in nephrology (study of kidney disease).
Which term describes the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering most abdominal organs?
Answer: Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
Answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate).
The term 'bilateral' means:
Answer: On both sides
Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.
Which combining form means 'bone'?
Answer: Oste/o
Oste/o is the combining form for bone, as in osteoporosis (decrease in bone density).
In feline anatomy, the term 'vomeronasal organ' (Jacobson's organ) is associated with which sense?
Answer: Chemosensation (smell/taste)
The vomeronasal organ is a chemosensory organ located in the roof of the mouth that detects chemical signals, contributing to smell and taste.
What is the anatomical term for the kneecap in animals?
Answer: Patella
The patella is the kneecap, a small sesamoid bone located in the stifle (knee) joint.