CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

Accepted Answer

Endo-

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The back side

Answer

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

Question 3

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Perineum

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

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

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