An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology

by Romich, Janet Amundson

• ISBN13: 9780766807518
• ISBN10: 0766807517
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-29
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology is an excellent resource for the practicing animal health care professional. Its comprehensive content, organized by body system and species-specific chapters, is perfect for learning or reviewing common veterinary terms used in the field. Its numerous line drawings and photographs reinforce understanding of sometimes difficult terminology through visual learning. A workbook format encourages learning through interactive activities and exercises. Appendices provide quick access to frequently used prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Ready, Set, Go	1	(8)
Introduction to Medical Terminology	1	(1)
Anatomy of a Medical Term	1	(3)
Analyzing Medical Terms	4	(1)
What Did You Say?	4	(1)
Does Spelling Count	5	(1)
Review Exercises	6	(3)
Where, Why, and What?	9	(16)
In Position	9	(1)
The Plane Truth	9	(2)
Studying	11	(1)
You Have Said a Mouthful	11	(1)
The Hole Truth	12	(1)
Lying Around	12	(1)
Moving Right Along	13	(1)
Setting Our Cytes Ahead	14	(1)
Grouping Things Together	14	(4)
1, 2, 3, Go	18	(1)
Review Exercises	19	(6)
Meat and Bones	25	(24)
Functions of the Skeletal System	25	(1)
Structures of the Skeletal System	25	(3)
Boning Up	28	(6)
Structural Support	34	(4)
Functions of the Muscular System	38	(1)
Structures of the Muscular System	38	(2)
Show Some Muscle	40	(1)
What's In a Name?	40	(3)
Review Exercises	43	(6)
Head to Toe (and All Parts in Between)	49	(12)
Two Words; Same Meaning	49	(1)
Common Anatomic Terms for Equine Species	49	(2)
Common Anatomic Terms for Cattle	51	(1)
Common Anatomic terms for Goats	52	(1)
Common Anatomic Terms for Sheep	53	(1)
Common Anatomic Terms for Swine	54	(1)
Common Anatomic Terms for Dogs and Cats	55	(2)
Review Exercises	57	(4)
What Is in a Name?	61	(6)
What Is Your Name?	61	(1)
canine (ka-nin)=dogs	61	(1)
feline (fe-lin)=cats	61	(1)
lagomorph (lag-o-morf)=rabbits	61	(1)
ferrets	61	(1)
psittacine (siht-ah-sen)=parrots	62	(1)
murine (moo-ren)=mice and rats	62	(1)
turkey (one kind of poultry)	62	(1)
chickens (one kind of poultry)	62	(1)
anserine (ahn-sehr-ihn)=geese	62	(1)
anserine-ducks	62	(1)
porcine (poor-sin)=pigs=swine	62	(1)
equine (e-qwin)=includes horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules	62	(1)
donkey=ass=burro	62	(1)
ovine (o-vin)=sheep	63	(1)
caprine (kahp-rin)=goats	63	(1)
camelid=llamas	63	(1)
cavy (ka-ve)=guinea pigs	63	(1)
bovine=cattle	63	(1)
Review Exercises	64	(3)
Gut Instincts	67	(20)
Functions of the Digestive System	67	(1)
Structures of the Digestive System	67	(20)
Review Exercises
Null and Void	87	(14)
Functions of the Urinary Flow	87	(1)
Go with the Flow	87	(3)
It is Clear as Day--Maybe	90	(6)
Review Exercises	96	(5)
Have a Heart	101	(16)
Functions of the Cardiovascular System	101	(1)
Structures of Cardiovascular System	101	(10)
Review Exercises	111	(6)
A Breath of Fresh Air	117	(16)
Functions of the Respiratory System	117	(1)
Structures of Respiratory System	117	(4)
A Breath of Fresh Air	121	(6)
Review Exercises	127	(6)
Skin Deep	133	(14)
Functions of the Integumentary System	133	(1)
Structurs of Integumentary System	133	(11)
Review Exercises	144	(3)
The Great Communicator	147	(12)
Functions of the Endocrine System	147	(1)
Structures of Endocrine System	147	(8)
Review Exercises	155	(4)
1 + 1 =3 (or More)	159	(18)
The Reproductive System	159	(1)
Function of the Male Reproductive System	159
Structures of Male Reproductive System	133	(29)
Functions of the Female Reproductive System	162	(1)
Structures of Female Reproductive System	162	(4)
Putting the Parts Together	166	(5)
Review Exercises	171	(6)
Nerves of Steel	177	(16)
Functions of the Nervous System	177	(1)
Structures of the Nervous System	177	(2)
Central Nervous System	179	(4)
Peripheral Nervous System	183	(6)
Review Exercises	189	(4)
Seeing and Hearing	193	(14)
Functions of the Eye	193	(1)
Structures of the Eye	193	(3)
Action	196	(4)
Functions of the Ear	200	(1)
Structures of the Ear	200	(2)
Mechanism of Hearing	202	(1)
Mechanism of Equilibrium	202	(2)
Review Exercises	204	(3)
Feed and Protect Me	207	(12)
Hematologic System	207	(3)
The Immune System	210	(2)
How Does the Immune System Work?	212	(2)
Oncology	214	(3)
Review Exercises	217	(2)
Testing Testing	219	(12)
Basic Physical Examination	219	(1)
Laboratory Terminology	220	(1)
Basic Medical Terms	221	(1)
Pathogenic Organisms	221	(1)
Types of Diseases	222	(2)
Disease Terminology	224	(1)
Endoscopy	225	(1)
Centesis	226	(1)
Imaging Techniques	226	(3)
Review Exercises	229	(2)
Drugs, Disease, and Dissection	231	(10)
Pharmacologic Terms	231	(3)
Surgical Terminology	234	(5)
Review Exercises	239	(2)
Dogs and Cats	241	(8)
Dogs and Cats	241	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology Terms	241	(1)
Breed-Related Terminology	242	(1)
Descriptive Terminology	243	(1)
Vaccinations of Dogs and Cats	244	(1)
Review Exercises	245	(4)
Horses, etc.	249	(14)
Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Ponies	249	(1)
Mode of Movement	249	(2)
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Terms	251	(2)
Markings	253	(1)
Equipment	253	(1)
Management Terms	254	(3)
Types of Horses	257	(1)
Terms for Unsoundness in Horses	258	(1)
Equine Vaccinations	259	(2)
Review Exercises	261	(2)
Make Room for the Ruminants	263	(10)
Ruminants	263	(1)
Cattle	263	(1)
Industry Terms	263	(4)
Milk-Related Terms	267	(1)
Feed Me	268	(1)
Sheep	268	(1)
Goats	269	(1)
Llamas	270	(1)
Vaccinations of Ruminants	270	(1)
Review Exercises	271	(2)
Hog Heaven	273	(6)
Pigs	273	(1)
Equipment and Industry Terms	273	(1)
Swine Management Terminology	274	(2)
Swine Vaccinations	276	(1)
Review Exercises	277	(2)
Birds of a Feather	279	(8)
Birds	279	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology Terminology	279	(4)
Poultry Terms	283	(1)
Pet Bird Terminology	284	(2)
Review Exercises	286	(1)
All the Rest	287	(14)
Laboratory Animals and Pocket Pets	287	(1)
Rodents	287	(6)
Ferrets	293	(1)
Rabbits	294	(1)
Reptiles	295	(2)
Review Exercises	297	(4)
Appendix A: Abbreviations	301	(6)
Appendix B: Plural Forms of Medical Terms	307	(2)
Index	309