CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?
- Endo- (Correct answer)
- Exo-
- Peri-
- Para-
Correct answer: Endo-
Endo- means within or inside, as in endocardium (inside of the heart).
Question 2: The anatomical term 'dorsal' in quadrupeds refers to which surface?
- The belly side
- The back side (Correct answer)
- The head end
- The tail end
Correct answer: The back side
Dorsal refers to the back surface of an animal, opposite to the ventral (belly) side.
Question 3: What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
- Surgical repair
- Surgical removal (Correct answer)
- Surgical incision
- Surgical viewing
Correct answer: Surgical removal
The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or excision of a structure.
Question 4: Which term describes the area between the anus and the external genitalia in veterinary anatomy?
- Perineum (Correct answer)
- Prepuce
- Vulva
- Inguinal
Correct answer: Perineum
The perineum is the region between the anus and the external genitalia in both male and female animals.
Question 5: The root word 'hepat/o' refers to which organ?
- Kidney
- Spleen
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Pancreas
Correct answer: Liver
Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, as seen in hepatitis (liver inflammation).
Question 6: What is the term for the loose skin fold that covers the glans penis in male dogs?
- Scrotum
- Prepuce (Correct answer)
- Perineum
- Foreskin sheath
Correct answer: Prepuce
The prepuce is the skin fold (sheath) that covers and protects the glans penis in male dogs.
Question 7: Which directional term means 'toward the tail' in veterinary anatomy?
- Cranial
- Caudal (Correct answer)
- Lateral
- Medial
Correct answer: Caudal
Caudal means toward the tail or posterior end of the animal.
CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?