Designed to be both comprehensive and user-friendly, the text offers easy-to-understand explanations of medical terminology and contains helpful learning features such as tips, case studies, and review questions.
Describes medical terms with easy-to-understand explanations and phonetic spellingsOffers an updated edition of this practical guide to veterinary medical terminologyContains real-world case studies, word lists, and review questions that are designed to promote active learningIncludes new chapters on medical reports and case studies and large animals, as well as helpful memorization featuresProvides access to a companion website with images, audio clips, flash cards, and other helpful learning tools
Preface xi
About the Companion Website xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Anatomy of a Medical Term 1
Five Rules to Medical Terminology 3
Study Tips 5
Building the Terms 5
Special Terms 12
Chapter Abbreviations 15
SOAP 17
Case Study 19
Exercises 20
Review Tables 23
Chapter 2 Anatomical Organization 27
Structural Organization 27
Introduction to the Skeletal
Anatomy 34
Building the Terms 40
Abbreviations 45
Case Study 46
Exercises 48
Review Tables 50
Chapter 3 The Musculoskeletal System 55
Bones 55
Joints 66
Muscles 74
Building the Terms 78
Abbreviations 86
Case Study 87
Exercises 87
Review Tables 90
Chapter 4 The Gastrointestinal Tract 95
The Pathway of Food 95
Related Terms 111
Pathology and Procedures 115
Building the Terms 131
Abbreviations 141
Case Study 145
Exercises 145
Review Tables 149
Chapter 5 The Reproductive System 155
The Male Reproductive System 155
Building the Terms 162
The Female Reproductive System 167
Building the Terms 186
Abbreviations 192
Case Study 193
Exercises 194
Review Tables 197
Chapter 6 The Cardiovascular System 203
Blood Vessels 203
Anatomy of the Heart 205
Circulation 213
Related Terms 214
Pathology and Procedures 217
Building the Terms 227
Abbreviations 230
Case Study 232
Exercises 233
Review Tables 236
Chapter 7 The Respiratory Tract 239
Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract 239
Related Terms 242
Pathology and Procedures 243
Building the Terms 250
Abbreviations 255
Case Study 257
Exercises 257
Review Tables 260
Chapter 8 Hematology 263
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood and BloodForming Organs 263
Related Terms 275
Pathology and Procedures 276
Building the Terms 280
Abbreviations 285
Case Study 287
Exercises 287
Review Tables 289
Chapter 9 Immunology 293
The Lymphatic System 293
The Blood System 295
The Immune System 297
Related Terms 299
Pathology and Procedures 300
Building the Terms 305
Abbreviations 309
Case Study 310
Exercises 310
Review Tables 312
Chapter 10 The Endocrine System 315
Endocrine Glands 316
Related Terms 323
Pathology and Procedures 325
Building the Terms 329
Abbreviations 332
Case Study 333
Exercises 334
Review Tables 335
Chapter 11 The Integumentary System 339
Skin 339
Hair 342
Glands 342
Nails 343
Related Terms 343
Pathology and Procedures 344
Coat Types and Color 360
Building the Terms 365
Abbreviations 367
Case Study 368
Exercises 368
Review Tables 372
Chapter 12 The Nervous System 375
Nerves 375
Divisions of the Nervous System 378
Related Terms 386
Pathology and Procedures 389
Building the Terms 394
Abbreviations 401
Case Study 401
Exercises 402
Review Tables 404
Chapter 13 The Eyes and Ears 409
The Eye 409
Building the Terms 425
The Ear 429
Building the Terms 434
Abbreviations 437
Case Study 437
Exercises 438
Review Tables 440
Chapter 14 The Urinary System 445
Anatomy of the Urinary System 445
Related Terms 449
Pathology and Procedures 451
Building the Terms 455
Abbreviations 461
Case Study 462
Exercises 462
Review Tables 464
Chapter 15 The Horse 467
Equine Anatomy 467
Mobility 471
Types of Horses and their Markings 472
Equine Coat Colors and Patterns 476
Equine Husbandry 477
Physiology and Pathology and Procedures 488
Commonly Used Equine Slang 491
Abbreviations 492
Exercises 493
Review Tables 495
Chapter 16 Ruminants 497
Cattle 497
Sheep 507
Goats 510
Camelids 513
Commonly Used Cattle Slang 514
Abbreviations 515
Exercises 515
Review Table 519
Chapter 17 Swine 521
Anatomy 521
Age and Sex 522
Husbandry 523
Pathology and Procedures 526
Abbreviations 528
Exercises 528
Review Table 529
Chapter 18 Exotics 531
Avian 531
Reptiles 544
Amphibians 545
Amphibian and Reptile Terminology 546
Exercises 549
Chapter 19 Laboratory Animals 551
Rodents 551
Ferrets 557
Rabbits 561
Professional Organizations and Laws 564
Related Terms 565
Abbreviations 566
Exercises 567
Review Table 568
Chapter 20 Case Studies 569
Case Study 1: 93pound Labrador Mix 569
Case Study 2: Emma, fouryear old Golden Retriever 571
Case Study 3: Mare About to Foal 573
Case Study 4: Teddy, 11yearold Pembroke Welsh Corgi 573
Case Study 5: Greta, 1.year old Golden Retriever 574
Case Study 6: Jewel, 13year old DSH 576
Case Study 7: Chuck, 10yearold Maine Coon 577
Case Study 8: Fledge, oneyear old Retriever Mix 578
Case Study 9: Quesi, 13year old DLH 580
Case Study 10: Sparkle, 12yearold Shetland Sheepdog 581
Case Study 11: Dante, fouryearold Rough Collie 582
Case Study 12: Luke, twoyearold Black Labrador Retriever 584
Case Study 13: Tiger, sixyear old DSH 586
Case Study 14: Punkin, 12week old DMH 587
Case Study 15: Belle, eightyear old Great Pyrenees 588
Case Study 16: Macadamia, fouryearold Poodle Mix 589
Appendix A: Pronunciation and Spelling of Terms Found in this Book 591
Appendix B: Commonly Used Veterinary Medical Abbreviations 615
Recommended Reading 623
Glossary 625
Answers 675
Index 707
