CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to which anatomical structure?
- Ureter
- Bladder
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Urethra
Correct answer: Kidney
Nephr/o is the combining form for kidney, as in nephrology (study of kidney disease).
Question 2: Which term describes the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering most abdominal organs?
- Pleura
- Peritoneum (Correct answer)
- Pericardium
- Mesentery
Correct answer: Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.
Question 3: What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Double
- Half
Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate).
Question 4: The term 'bilateral' means:
- On one side only
- On both sides (Correct answer)
- Between two layers
- Across the midline
Correct answer: On both sides
Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.
Question 5: Which combining form means 'bone'?
- Arthr/o
- Chondr/o
- My/o
- Oste/o (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Oste/o
Oste/o is the combining form for bone, as in osteoporosis (decrease in bone density).
Question 6: In feline anatomy, the term 'vomeronasal organ' (Jacobson's organ) is associated with which sense?
- Hearing
- Vision
- Chemosensation (smell/taste) (Correct answer)
- Touch
Correct 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.
Question 7: What is the anatomical term for the kneecap in animals?
- Olecranon
- Patella (Correct answer)
- Calcaneus
- Fibula
Correct answer: Patella
The patella is the kneecap, a small sesamoid bone located in the stifle (knee) joint.
CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3
The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to which anatomical structure?