Vet Assistant Certification Exam Review | Actual Questions &
Correct Answers | Graded A+ (2025/2026)
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)
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
The term that refers to the middle or midline is? - correct answer a. Caudal
B.lateral
C. Medial
D. Dorsal
The directional term "caudal" indicates what when referring to a pet's anatomy? -
correct answer a.towards the front or head of the animal
B.directed towards the underside of the animal
Correct Answers | Graded A+ (2025/2026)
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)
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
The term that refers to the middle or midline is? - correct answer a. Caudal
B.lateral
C. Medial
D. Dorsal
The directional term "caudal" indicates what when referring to a pet's anatomy? -
correct answer a.towards the front or head of the animal
B.directed towards the underside of the animal
