Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology DIRECTIONAL TERMS Outline

Outline I. Simon Says II. Directional Terms III. Review Worksheets IV. Pop Quiz

Common Terms for Body Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Head -

Word Structure: Root Word • Definition - the foundation of the word • Example:

Root Words • Crani -pertaining to the head – (L. cranium) • Rostr- pertaining

Root Words • Dors - pertaining to the back – (L. dorsum) • Ventr-

Root Words • Later/al - pertaining to the side – (L. laterus) • Medi/al

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

Activity on Directional Terms Identify the following in your pet/partner/self 1. Cranial, rostral 2.

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Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology DIRECTIONAL TERMS

Outline I. Simon Says II. Directional Terms III. Review Worksheets IV. Pop Quiz

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

Word Structure: Root Word • Definition - the foundation of the word • Example: – Anterior - RW = Ante meaning: pertaining to the front – Posterior - RW = Post meaning: pertaining to the rear – Cranial - RW = Crani - (from the L. word cranium) meaning: pertaining to the head, skull

Root Words • Crani -pertaining to the head – (L. cranium) • Rostr- pertaining to the nose – (L. rostrum) • Cauda - pertaining to the tail – (L. cauda)

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

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.

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

Activity on Directional Terms Identify the following in your pet/partner/self 1. Cranial, rostral 2. Cranial, caudal 3. Dorsal, ventral 4. Proximal, distal 5. Dorsal, palmar 6. Dorsal, plantar 7. Lateral, medial Next: Simon Says Review Game!