Veterinary Medical Terminology

Veterinary Medical Terminology provides a visual approach to learning medical terms and understanding the basics of veterinary medicine. A systematic process of breaking down medical terms into their component parts allows readers to comprehend the root medical concepts and apply critical thinking skills when faced with new and unfamiliar medical terminology. Case studies exemplify how medical terminology would be experienced in an actual veterinary practice.

The software provided with this course makes review of the concepts fun through the use of interactive games and audio pronunciation of the terms.

Prerequisite(s): None

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 1
Introduction to Medical Terminology

• Anatomy of a Medical Term
• Prefixes & Suffixes
• Combining Vowels & Forms
• Analyzing Medical Terms
• General Pronunciation Guidelines
• Positions & Planes
• Grouping Things Together
• Labeling a Diagram
• The Skeletal System
• The Muscular System

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 2
Common Anatomical Terms

• Two Words, Same Meaning
• Common Anatomical Terms for Equine
• Common Anatomical Terms for Cattle
• Common Anatomical Terms for Goats
• Common Anatomical Terms for Sheep
• Common Anatomical Terms for Swine
• Common Anatomical Terms for Dogs
• Common Anatomical Terms for Cats
• The Digestive System
• The Urinary System

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 3
Body Systems - Part 1

• Function of the Cardiovascular System
• Structure of the Cardiovascular System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Cardiovascular System
• Function & Structure of the Respiratory System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Respiratory System
• Function & Structure of the Integumentary System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Integumentary System
• Function & Structure of the Endocrine System
• Pathology of the Endocrine System
• Procedures of the Endocrine System

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 4
Body Systems - Part 2

• The Reproductive System
• The Estrous Cycle
• Mating, Pregnancy, and Birth
• The Nervous System
• Central Nervous System
• Peripheral Nervous System
• Function & Structure of the Eye
• Mechanism of Hearing
• Mechanism of Equilibrium
• Pathology & Procedures of the Ears

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 5
Systems & Diseases

• The Hematologic System
• The Lymphatic System
• The Immune System
• Oncology
• Laboratory Terminology
• Pathogenic Organisms
• Types of Diseases
• Endoscopy
• Imaging Techniques
• Pharmacologic and Surgical Terms

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 6
Dealing with Specific Animals

• Anatomy, Breeding, & Vaccinations
• Dogs & Cats
• Descriptive Terms
• Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Ponies
• Terms for Unsoundness in Horses
• Ruminants: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Camelids
• Pigs and Swine Management Terms
• Birds, Poultry, and Pet Bird Terms
• Rodents, Ferrets, and Rabbits
• Reptiles and Amphibians

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**