Veterinary Medical Terminology

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.**