Veterinary Medical Terminology: Introduction to Body Planes and Common Terms

Explore the fundamental aspects of veterinary medical terminology, focusing on body planes, common terms for body parts, and root words. Learn about directional terms and how to use them appropriately in a veterinary context. Images and information from "Veterinary Medical Terminology, 2nd edition by Dawn E. Christenson" are included to enhance understanding.

• Veterinary
• Medical Terminology
• Body Planes
• Directional Terms
• Root Words

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1. Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology BODY PLANES

2. Outline I. II. Body Planes III. Gummi Bear Dissection Lab IV. Review Quiz Review Directional Terms

3. Common Terms for Body Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Head - cranium Neck - cervical Trunk - thorax Body - Soma Belly - abdomen Front/back leg - front/hind; extremities Paw - carpus/tarsus, metacarpus/metatarsus, phalanges

4. Root Words Dors - pertaining to the back (L. dorsum) Ventr- pertaining to the belly (L. ventrum) Palm - pertaining to the palm (humans) or sole of the forefeet (animals) Plant - pertaining to the sole of the hindfeet

5. Root Words Later/al - pertaining to the side (L. laterus) Medi/al - pertaining to the middle Post - pertaining to the rear Remember: The key to using directional terminology appropriately is to use a suitable point of reference.

6. Source: Veterinary Medical Terminology, 2nd edition by Dawn E. Christenson

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13. Body Planes Activity With your sheet of blank paper. Fold it into quarters. For each square: Provide a Title Provide a definition Provide an illustration.

14. Body Planes 1. Median 2. Sagittal 3. Transverse 4. Dorsal

15. Body Planes Median Plane Divides the body from head to tail into 2 equal sides, right and left. Source: Veterinary Medical Terminology, 2nd edition by Dawn E. Christenson

16. Body Planes Sagittal Plane Divides the body from head to tail into 2 (not necessarily into equal sides), right and left. Source: Veterinary Medical Terminology, 2nd edition by Dawn E. Christenson

17. Body Planes Dorsal plane -divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts Source: Veterinary Medical Terminology, 2nd edition by Dawn E. Christenson

18. Body Planes Transverse plane - divides the body/limb into cranial and caudal portions. Source: Veterinary Medical Terminology, 2nd edition by Dawn E. Christenson

19. Body Planes 1. Median 2. Sagittal 3. Transverse 4. Dorsal

20. Gummi Bear Lab For each student: 1 Lab Sheet 1 plastic knife 1 Plate 1 Napkin One Baggie of Gummi Bears