Directional Terms
the dorsal plane divides the body into what parts?
what is "the dorsal (back) and ventral (belly)"
the epidermis is the middle layer of the skin
what is "false - the epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and acts as a protective barrier"
meaning above normal, higher, or elevated
what is "hyper-"
the skeletal system and the muscular system together form what?
what is "the musculoskeletal system"
pertaining to the shortness of breath
what is "dyspnea"
the pad side of the back paw
what is "plantar"
the bone is one of the hardest tissues in the body
what is "true - the bone is one of the hardest tissues in the body"
relating to an abnormal condition
what is "-osis"
what is the integument system composed of?
what is "the nails, skin, hair, and glands"
a parasitic disease caused by mites
what is "mange"
pertaining to the tail region
what is "caudal"
absorption is the process of breaking down food into nutrients that the body can use
what is "false - absorption is the process of taking digested nutrients into the circulatory system"
to secrete or separate
what is "-crine"
this system is composed of ductless glands that releases hormones into the bloodstream
what is "the endocrine system"
pertaining to the inflammation of the heart
what is "carditis"
the movement of a limb away from the midline
what is "abduction"
the eye is divided into two chambers
what is "fascio/o"
what is the urinary system's secondary function?
what is "to maintain homeostasis"
a syndrome found often in brachycephalic dogs that complicates breathing
what is "elongated soft palate"
the sagittal plane divides the body into what?
what is "unequal right and left halves"
the myocardium is the outermost layer of the heart
what is "false - the myocardium is the thick middle muscle layer of the heart"
another term for skin
what is "cutane/o"
the alimentary system is more commonly referred to as what?
what is "the digestive system"
the redness and swelling or inflammation of the pancreas
what is "pancreatitis"