4ACT Vet Assistant Certification Study Guide; Questions & Answers

4ACT Vet Assistant Certification Study Guide; Questions
& Answers
Cranial Correct answer-toward the front or head of the animal




caudal Correct answer-toward the back or tail of the animal




anterior Correct answer-directed toward the front




posterior Correct answer-directed toward the back




medial Correct answer-towards the middle




lateral Correct answer-directed toward the outside of the animal (away from midline)




dorsal Correct answer-directed toward the back




ventral Correct answer-directed toward the underside or belly




proximal Correct answer-closer to the origin (can be used during a procedure- it will bring
us closer to cut or wound)




distal Correct answer-away from the origin (ex. during a procedure- it will position us
away from cut or wound)

, 4ACT Vet Assistant Certification Study Guide; Questions
& Answers

canine Correct answer-dog




feline Correct answer-cat




equine Correct answer-horse




porcine Correct answer-pig




bovine Correct answer-cow




ovine Correct answer-sheep




caprine Correct answer-goat




avian Correct answer-bird




the front of an animal is referred to as? Correct answer-a.posterior

b.anterior

c.dorsal

d.caudal