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Veterinary Medical Terminology Chapter 2
Veterinary Medical Terminology
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
09/17/2011

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Ventral
Definition
Refers to the underside
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Dorsal
Definition
Refers to the back
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Cranial
Definition
Towards the head
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Caudal
Definition
Towards the tail
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Anterior
Definition
Front of the body
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Posterior
Definition
Rear of the body
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Rostral
Definition
Nose end of the head
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Cephalic
Definition
Pertaining to the head
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Medial
Definition
Towards the midline
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Lateral
Definition
Away from the midline
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Superior
Definition
Uppermost or above
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Inferior
Definition
Lowest or below
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Proximal
Definition
Nearest to the midline or beginning of a structure
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Distal
Definition
Farthest from the midline or beginning of a structure
Term
Superficial
Definition
Near the surface
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Deep or Internal
Definition
Away from the surface
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Palmar
Definition
Caudal surface of the front paw (manus)
Term
Plantar
Definition
Caudal surface of the hind paw (pes)
Term
Midsagittal (Medial/Midline) Plane
Definition
Divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Term
Sagittal Plane
Definition
Divides the body into unequal right and left parts
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Dorsal (Frontal/Coronal) Plane
Definition
Divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts
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Transverse (Horizontal/Cross-sectional) Plane
Definition
Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts
Term
Pathophysiology
Definition
Study of changes in function caused by disease
Term
Etiology
Definition
Study of disease
Term
Pathology
Definition
Study of the nature, causes and development of abnormal conditions
Term
Arcade
Definition
How teeth are arranged in the mouth. Series of arches
Term
Lingual Surface
Definition
Tooth surface that faces the tongue (Mandible)
Term
Palantal Surface
Definition
Tooth surface that faces the tounge (Maxilla)
Term
Buccal or Vestibular Surface
Definition
Tooth surface that faces the cheek
Term
Bucca
Definition
Latin for cheek
Term
Occlusal Surfaces
Definition
Aspects of teeth that meet when you chew
Term
Labial Surface
Definition
Tooth surface facing the lips
Term
Labia
Definition
Lips
Term
Contact Surfaces
Definition
Surfaces of the teeth that touch each other
Term
Mesial Surface
Definition
Contact surface losest to midline of dental arch
Term
Distal
Definition
Contact surface furthest from midline or dental arch
Term
Cavity
Definition
Hole or hallow space that contains organs
Term
Cranial Cavity
Definition
Space that contains brain in the skull
Term
Spinal Cavity
Definition
Space that contains the spinal cord within spinal column
Term
Thoracic or Chest Cavity
Definition
Space that contains heart and lungs within the ribs
Term
Abdominal Cavity
Definition
Space that contains major organs of digestion
Term
Peritoneal Cavity
Definition
Space within abdominal cavity between perietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum
Term
Pelvic Cavity
Definition
Space that contains reproductive and some excretory systems
Term
Abdomen
Definition
Region between thorax and pelvis containing abdominal cavity
Term
Thorax
Definition
Chest region located between neck and diaphragm
Term
Groin or Inguinal area
Definition
Lower region of abdomen adjacent to thigh
Term
Membranes
Definition
Thin layers of tissue that cover a surface, line a cavity or divide a space or organ
Term
Peritoneum
Definition
Membrane lining of walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities. Covers some organs
Term
Parietal Peritoneum
Definition
Outer layer of peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities
Term
Visceral Peritoneum
Definition
Inner layer of peritoneum that surrounds abdominal organs
Term
Peritonitis
Definition
Inflammation of peritoneum
Term
Umbilicus or Navel
Definition
Pit of the abdominal wall marking point where umbilical cord entered fetus
Term
Mesentery
Definition
Layer of peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in abdominal cavity
Term
Retroperitoneal
Definition
Superficial to peritoneum
Term
Recumbent
Definition
Lying down
Term
Dorsal Recumbency
Definition
Lying on back
Term
Ventral or Sternal Recumbency, Prone
Definition
Lying on stomach
Term
Left and Right Lateral Recumbency, Supine
Definition
Lying on left of right side
Term
Adduction
Definition
Movement towards the midline
Term
Abduction
Definition
Movement away from the midline
Term
Flexion
Definition
Closure of a joint angle
Term
Extension
Definition
Straightening of a joint
Term
Hyperflexion
Definition
When a joint is flexed too far
Term
Hyperextension
Definition
When a joint is extended too far
Term
Supination
Definition
Act of rotating the limb so the palmar surface is upward
Term
Pronation
Definition
Act of rotating the limb so the palmar surface is downward
Term
Cytology
Definition
Study of cells
Term
Protoplasm
Definition
Cell membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus
Term
Nucleoplasm
Definition
Material in nucleus
Term
Chromosomes
Definition
Composed of DNA and transmit genetic information
Term
Genetic Disorder
Definition
Inherited disease or condition
Term
Congenital
Definition
Present at birth
Term
Anomaly
Definition
Defect
Term
Histology
Definition
Study of tissue structure, composition and function
Term
Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Covers internal and external surfaces
Term
Endothelium
Definition
Covering that forms lining of internal organs
Term
Mesothelium
Definition
Covering that forms lining of serous membranes such as peritoneum
Term
Connective Tissue
Definition
Support and structure to body
Term
Adipose
Definition
Connective tissue also known as fat
Term
Muscle Tissue
Definition
Allows ability to contract and relax
Term
Nervous Tissue
Definition
Reacts to stimuli and conducts electrical impulses
Term
-plasia
Definition
Describes formation, development and growth of tissue and cell numbers
Term
-trophy
Definition
Describes formation, development and increase in size of tissue and cells
Term
Anaplasia
Definition
Change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other
Term
Aplasia
Definition
Lack of development of an organ, tissue or cell
Term
Dysplasia
Definition
Abnormal growth or development of an organ, tissue or cell
Term
Hyperplasia
Definition
Abnormal increase in number of normal cells in normal arrangement in organ, tissue or cell
Term
Hypoplasia
Definition
Incomplete or less than normal development of organ, tissue or cell
Term
Neoplasia
Definition
Abnormal new growth of tissue in which multiplication of cells in uncontrolled, more rapid than normal and progressive. Tumor
Term
Bengin
Definition
Not recurring
Term
Malignant
Definition
Tending to spread
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Decrease in size or complete wasting of organ, tissue or cell
Term
Dystrophy
Definition
Defective growth in the size of organ, tissue or cell
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
Increase in size of an organ, tissue or cell
Term
Glands
Definition
Group of cells that secrete material used elsewhere in body
Term
Exocrine
Definition
Glands that secrete substances into ducts that lead out of the body or to another organ
Term
Endocrine
Definition
Glands that secrete substance directly into bloodstream with transports throughout body
Term
Bicornuate Uterus
Definition
Uterus with two horns
Term
Unilateral and Bilateral
Definition
One or two sides
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