An Illustrated Guide To Veterinary Medical Terminology

by Romich, Janet Amundson

• ISBN13: 9781401873813
• ISBN10: 1401873812
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-22
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

This easy-to-use text provides a systematic approach to learning medical terms and understanding the basics of veterinary medicine. Organized by terms used in each of the body systems, additional chapters also cover lab tests, procedures, and treatments. Several species-specific chapters are also included. This new edition offers greatly expanded art work. The additional images offer greater clarity for students and serve as review illustrations for other courses and in professional practice.... The audio portion of the CD-ROM offers students the opportunity to both hear and see the term when learning basic terms used in the field of veterinary medicine. This is a must-have resource for anyone searching for a systematic approach to learning veterinary medical terminology.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction to Medical Terminology	1	(8)
Introduction to Medical Terminology	1	(1)
Anatomy of a Medical Term	1	(3)
Analyzing Medical Terms	4	(1)
What Did You Say?	5	(1)
Does Spelling Count?	5	(1)
Review Exercises	6	(3)
Positional Terms	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	(3)
1, 2, 3, Go	17	(2)
Review Exercises	19	(6)
Skeletal and Muscular Systems	25	(24)
Functions of the Skeletal System	25	(1)
Structures of the Skeletal System	25	(4)
Boning Up	29	(6)
Structural Support	35	(5)
Functions of the Muscular System	40	(1)
Structures of the Muscular System	41	(1)
Show Some Muscle	42	(1)
What's in a Name?	42	(2)
Review Exercises	44	(5)
Common Anatomical Terms	49	(14)
Two Words, Same Meaning	49	(1)
Common Anatomical Terms for Equine Species	49	(2)
Common Anatomical Terms for Cattle	51	(2)
Common Anatomical Terms for Goats	53	(1)
Common Anatomical Terms for Sheep	54	(1)
Common Anatomical Terms for Swine	55	(1)
Common Anatomical Terms for Dogs and Cats	56	(1)
Review Exercises	57	(6)
Common Species Names	63	(6)
What Is Your Name?	63	(3)
Review Exercises	66	(3)
The Digestive System	69	(26)
Functions of the Digestive System	69	(1)
Structures of the Digestive System	69	(22)
Review Exercises	91	(4)
The Urinary System	95	(14)
Functions of the Urinary System	95	(1)
Structures of the Urinary System	95	(3)
Urine	98	(5)
Review Exercises	103	(6)
The Cardiovascular System	109	(20)
Functions of the Cardiovascular System	109	(1)
Structures of the Cardiovascular System	109	(14)
Review Exercises	123	(6)
The Respiratory System	129	(14)
Functions of the Respiratory System	129	(1)
Structures of the Respiratory System	129	(4)
Breathing	133	(6)
Review Exercises	139	(4)
The Integumentary System	143	(16)
Functions of the Integumentary System	143	(1)
Structures of the Integumentary System	143	(10)
Review Exercises	153	(6)
The Endocrine System	159	(14)
Functions of the Endocrine System	159	(1)
Structures of the Endocrine System	159	(7)
Review Exercises	166	(7)
The Reproductive System	173	(20)
The Reproductive System	173	(1)
Functions of the Male Reproductive System	173	(1)
Structures of the Male Reproductive System	173	(4)
Functions of the Female Reproductive System	177	(1)
Structures of the Female Reproductive System	177	(3)
Mating, Pregnancy, and Birth	180	(6)
Review Exercises	186	(7)
The Nervous System	193	(18)
Functions of the Nervous System	193	(1)
Structures of the Nervous System	193	(2)
Central Nervous System	195	(5)
Peripheral Nervous System	200	(6)
Review Exercises	206	(5)
Eyes and Ears	211	(16)
Functions of the Eye	211	(1)
Structures of the Eye	211	(3)
Vision	214	(4)
Functions of the Ear	218	(1)
Structures of the Ear	218	(2)
Mechanism of Hearing	220	(1)
Mechanism of Equilibrium	220	(2)
Review Exercises	222	(5)
The Hematologic, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems	227	(14)
Hematologic System	227	(4)
Lymphatic System	231	(2)
Immune System	233	(2)
Oncology	235	(3)
Review Exercises	238	(3)
Animal Testing and Diagnostic Evaluation	241	(14)
Basic Physical Examination	241	(2)
Laboratory Terminology	243	(2)
Basic Medical Terms	245	(1)
Pathogenic Organisms	245	(1)
Types of Diseases	245	(1)
Disease Terminology	246	(1)
Endoscopy	247	(1)
Centesis	247	(1)
Imaging Techniques	248	(3)
Review Exercises	251	(4)
Drugs, Diseases, and Dissection	255	(12)
Pharmacologic Terms	255	(3)
Surgical Terms	258	(5)
Review Exercises	263	(4)
Dogs and Cats	267	(10)
Dogs and Cats	267	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology Terms	267	(2)
Breed-Related Terms	269	(1)
Descriptive Terms	269	(1)
Vaccinations of Dogs and Cats	270	(1)
Review Exercises	271	(6)
Equine Species	277	(14)
Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Ponies	277	(1)
Mode of Movement	277	(2)
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Terms	279	(1)
Markings	280	(2)
Equipment	282	(1)
Management Terms	283	(2)
Types of Horses	285	(1)
Terms for Unsoundness in Horses	286	(1)
Equine Vaccinations	287	(1)
Review Exercises	288	(3)
Ruminants	291	(12)
Ruminants	291	(1)
Cattle	291	(6)
Sheep	297	(1)
Goats	298	(1)
Llamas	298	(1)
Vaccinations of Ruminants	298	(1)
Review Exercises	299	(4)
Swine	303	(8)
Pigs	303	(1)
Equipment and Industry Terms	303	(1)
Swine Management Terms	304	(2)
Swine Vaccinations	306	(1)
Review Exercises	307	(4)
Birds	311	(10)
Birds	311	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology Terms	311	(4)
Poultry Terms	315	(1)
Pet Bird Terms	315	(3)
Review Exercises	318	(3)
Other Species	321	(16)
Laboratory Animals, Pocket Pets, and Reptiles	321	(1)
Rodents	321	(5)
Ferrets	326	(2)
Rabbits	328	(1)
Reptiles	329	(2)
Review Exercises	331	(6)
Appendix A: Abbreviations	337	(6)
Appendix B: Plural Forms of Medical Terms	343	(2)
Appendix C: Prefixes, Combining Forms, and Suffixes for Medical Terms	345	(14)
Index	359