4ACT Vet Assistant Certification Study Guide | Questions And Answers Latest {} A+ Graded | 100% Verified

4ACT Vet Assistant Certification Study Guide | Questions And Answers
Latest {2024- 2025} A+ Graded | 100% Verified


Cranial - toward the front or head of the animal



caudal - toward the back or tail of the animal



anterior - directed toward the front



posterior - directed toward the back



medial - towards the middle



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



dorsal - directed toward the back



ventral - directed toward the underside or belly



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



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



canine - dog



feline - cat



equine - horse

, porcine - pig



bovine - cow



ovine - sheep



caprine - goat



avian - bird



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

b.anterior

c.dorsal

d.caudal



the term that refers to the middle or midline is? - a. caudal

b.lateral

c. medial

d. dorsal



the directional term "caudal" indicates what when referring to a pet's anatomy? - a.towards the front or
head of the animal

b.directed towards the underside of the animal

c. toward the back or tail of the animal

d.diredcted towatds the middle of the anumal



when asked to place an animal in a "lateral recumbent position", you should place it in - a. on its back,
lying down

b. on it side, away from the midline