CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology and Anatomy 5

Question 1

Which combining form relates to the trachea?

Accepted Answer

Trache/o

Answer

Trache/o is the combining form for trachea, the airway leading from the larynx to the bronchi.

Question 2

The term 'lateral recumbency' describes a patient that is:

Accepted Answer

Lying on its side

Answer

Lateral recumbency means the animal is lying on its side, either left or right lateral.

Question 3

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

Accepted Answer

Study of

Answer

The suffix -ology means the study of a subject, as in dermatology (study of skin).

Question 4

The term 'subcutaneous' (SQ) means:

Accepted Answer

Under the skin

Answer

Subcutaneous means beneath the skin, combining sub- (under) and cutane- (skin).

Question 5

Which anatomical structure is referred to by the combining form 'cost/o'?

Accepted Answer

Rib

Answer

Cost/o refers to the ribs, as seen in intercostal (between the ribs).

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