Directional Terms
Furthest to a point of reference
I listen close for thumps and sighs
Stethoscope
The body's defense and protection
Immune system
Cardio-
Heart related
DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Pertaining to the back
Dorsal
I hug the limb and gently squeeze; I tighten up then let it flow
Blood Pressure Cuff
The body's structure and protection
Skeletal system
-ology
The study of
HR
Heart Rate
Separates body into front and back
Transverse
I glow with power you cannot see
X-ray Machine
The body's movement and protection
Muscular system
Derma-
Skin related
Prescription
Pertaining to the side
Lateral
Wrapped on tail or tongue so still, I measure oxygen at will
Pulse Oximeter
The body's hormonal regulation
Endocrine system
-ectomy
To remove
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
Separates body into left and right
Sagittal
I whisper waves you cannot hear, I paint with sound, not motion
Ultrasound Machine
The body's first line of defense
Integumentary system
Pulmonary
Lungs
FeLV
Feline Leukemia Virus