CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which suffix means 'abnormal condition' or 'disease of'?
- -itis
- -osis (Correct answer)
- -ectomy
- -plasty
Correct answer: -osis
The suffix -osis means an abnormal condition or disease process, such as nephrosis (kidney disease).
Question 2: In veterinary terminology, the stifle joint in a dog corresponds to which joint in humans?
- Hip
- Ankle
- Knee (Correct answer)
- Elbow
Correct answer: Knee
The stifle is the joint in quadrupeds that corresponds anatomically to the human knee joint.
Question 3: The term 'ipsilateral' means:
- On the opposite side
- On the same side (Correct answer)
- Between both sides
- Along the midline
Correct answer: On the same side
Ipsilateral means on the same side of the body, as opposed to contralateral (opposite side).
Question 4: Which combining form refers to the urinary bladder?
- Ureter/o
- Urethr/o
- Cyst/o (Correct answer)
- Pyel/o
Correct answer: Cyst/o
Cyst/o is the combining form for the urinary bladder, as in cystitis (bladder inflammation) and cystotomy (incision into the bladder).
Question 5: The prefix 'poly-' means:
- Few or deficient
- Many or excessive (Correct answer)
- One or single
- Two or double
Correct answer: Many or excessive
Poly- means many or excessive, as in polydipsia (excessive water drinking) and polyuria (excessive urination).
Question 6: Which anatomical structure connects muscle to bone in veterinary anatomy?
- Ligament
- Cartilage
- Tendon (Correct answer)
- Fascia
Correct answer: Tendon
Tendons are fibrous connective tissue structures that attach muscles to bones, transmitting the force of muscle contraction.
Question 7: The term 'alopecia' in veterinary medicine refers to:
- Excessive hair growth
- Hair loss or baldness (Correct answer)
- Skin thickening
- Abnormal pigmentation
Correct answer: Hair loss or baldness
Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss or baldness, which can occur due to hormonal, allergic, parasitic, or infectious causes.
CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5
Which suffix means 'abnormal condition' or 'disease of'?