Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the prefix "Anti-" indicate in medical terminology?

• Without, lack of

• Against, opposing

• Below, low

• Intestine

What is the meaning of the suffix "-pathy"?

• Condition of

• Suffering or disease

• Blood

• Nose

Which plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts that are not necessarily equal?

• Median plane

• Transverse plane

• Dorsal plane

• Sagittal plane

What does the term "Proximal" refer to in directional terminology?

• Location farther from the center of the body

• Location within the body away from the surface

• Location nearer to the center of the body

• Location near the surface of the body

What does "Hypo-" signify in a medical term?

• Above, high

• Without, lack of

• Below, low

• Against, opposing

Which term describes a location that is toward the tail end of the body?

• Medial

• Caudal

• Cranial

• Lateral

What does the term "Rostral" refer to in animal anatomy?

• Location towards the tail

• Location towards, near or at the nose of an animal

• Location towards the back

• Location towards the belly

What is the term used for a rabbit in companion animal species terminology?

• Canine

• Feline

• Lagomorph

• Murine

Which abbreviation stands for "intramuscular" in common veterinary medical abbreviations?

• ID

• SQ

• IM

• IV

What does "BID" stand for in common veterinary medical abbreviations?

• Before meals

• After meals

• Twice a day

• Once a day