VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY GUIDE AND WORKBOOK

Chapter 1
Introduction 1
Anatomy of a Medical Term 1
Five Rules to Medical Terminology 3
Study Tips 5
Building the Terms 6
Special Terms 12
Case Study 18
Exercises 19
Chapter 2
Anatomical Organization 23
Structural Organization 23
Introduction to the Skeletal Anatomy 31
Building the Terms 38
Abbreviations 41
Case Study 43
Exercises 44
Chapter 3
The Musculoskeletal System 47
Bones 47
Joints 62
Muscles 66
Building the Terms 70
Abbreviations 77
Case Study 78
Exercises 79
Chapter 4
The Gastrointestinal Tract 83
The Pathway of Food 83
Related Terms 101
Pathology and Procedures 105
Building the Terms 117
Abbreviations 127
Case Study 129
Exercises 129
Chapter 5
The Reproductive System 133
The Male Reproductive System 133
Building the Terms 141
The Female Reproductive System 144
Building the Terms 163
Abbreviations 167
Case Study 168
Exercises 169
Chapter 6
The Cardiovascular System 173
Blood Vessels 173
Anatomy of the Heart 174
Circulation 183
Related Terms 184
Pathology and Procedures 187
Building the Terms 197
Abbreviations 200
Case Study 201
Exercises 202
Chapter 7
The Respiratory Tract 205
Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract 205
Related Terms 208
Pathology and Procedures 209
Building the Terms 215
Abbreviations 220
Case Study 221
Exercises 222
Chapter 8
Hematology 225
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood and
Blood-Forming Organs 226
Related Terms 235
Pathology and Procedures 236
Building the Terms 239
Abbreviations 243
Case Study 245
Exercises 245
Chapter 9
Immunology 249
The Lymphatic System 249
The Blood System 253
The Immune System 254
Related Terms 256
Pathology and Procedures 257
Building the Terms 260
Abbreviations 263
Case Study 264
Exercises 264
Chapter 10
The Endocrine System 267
Endocrine Glands 268
Related Terms 274
Pathology and Procedures 277
Building the Terms 280
Abbreviations 282
Case Study 283
Exercises 284
Chapter 11
The Integumentary System 287
Skin 287
Hair 290
Glands 291
Nails 292
Related Terms 292
Pathology and Procedures 293
Coat Types and Color 306
Building the Terms 310
Abbreviations 312
Case Study 313
Exercises 314
Chapter 12
The Nervous System 317
Nerves 317
Divisions of the Nervous System 321
Related Terms 330
Pathology and Procedures 333
Building the Terms 337
Abbreviations 343
Case Study 344
Exercises 344
Chapter 13
The Eyes and Ears 347
The Eye 347
Building the Terms 360
The Ear 365
Building the Terms 371
Abbreviations 371
Case Study 372
Exercises 373
Chapter 14
The Urinary System 375
Anatomy of the Urinary System 376
Related Terms 380
Pathology and Procedures 382
Building the Terms 386
Abbreviations 391
Case Study 391
Exercises 392
Chapter 15
The Horse 395
Equine Anatomy 395
Mobility 400
Types of Horses and Their Markings 401
Equine Husbandry 405
Physiology and Pathology and Procedures 412
Abbreviations 415
Exercises 416
Chapter 16
Ruminants 419
Cattle 419
Sheep 426
Goats 430
Camelids 432
Abbreviations 434
Exercises 435
Chapter 17
Swine 437
Anatomy 437
Age and Sex 438
Husbandry 439
Pathology and
Procedures 441
Abbreviations 442
Exercises 443
Chapter 18
Exotics 445
Avian 445
Reptiles 460
Amphibians 461
Amphibian and Reptile Terminology 461
Exercises 464
Chapter 19
Laboratory Animals 467
Rodents 467
Ferrets 476
Rabbits 478
Professional Organizations and Laws 481
Related Terms 482
Exercises 483
Appendix A: Pronunciation and Spelling of Terms Found in This Book 485
Appendix B Commonly Used Veterinary Medical Abbreviations 507
Recommended Reading 515
Glossary 517
Answers 571
Index 599

Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook provides a user-friendly guide for gaining an understanding of veterinary medical terms, from phonetic spelling and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to more in-depth explanations of terminology. Introductory chapters explain the basic principles of using medical terminology in veterinary medicine, with later chapters organized by body system, covering anatomy, terminology, and abbreviations in a consistent format. Carefully designed to engage the reader, each chapter includes tip boxes, case studies, word lists, and review exercises to promote learning, and a companion website also provides a pronunciation guide, flash cards, teaching PowerPoints, and additional images.
Species-specific chapters on the horse, ruminants, exotics, and lab animals offer a unique study of terms specific to these species, making this a truly comprehensive resource. Appendices provide quick access to information on the pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of word parts and commonly used abbreviations. Helpful to both veterinary and veterinary technician students and those in practice, Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook is an essential resource to learning veterinary terminology and using correct medical terms in daily practice.
The Wiley Advantage
- Offers easy-to-understand explanations of medical terms and phonetic spelling, with more in-depth explanations later in each chapter
- Features case studies, word lists, and review exercises in each chapter to encourage active learning
- Logically organized by body system, with each chapter structured using a consistent framework
- Provides species-specific chapters to thoroughly cover terms related to all significant species
- Presents color images to illustrate terms discussed
- Includes a companion website with a pronunciation guide, flash cards, teaching PowerPoints, and additional images, as well as the case studies, word lists, and review exercises from the chapters, at www.wiley.com/go/taibo/terminology

Author Information
Angela Taibo, AAS, BS, CVT, is an instructor at the Bel-rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado, USA.