Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Initial Practice Exam

Abd stands for which anatomical term?

Abductor Abbreviation Abdomen, abdominal Abortion

Correct Answer:

Abdomen, abdominal

Explanation:

In medical shorthand, Abd is used to indicate the abdominal region. It stands for both the noun and the adjective forms: abdomen and abdominal. You’ll see notes like abd pain or abd distension, where the abbreviation clearly points to the abdominal area. The other options don’t fit because they refer to a muscle (abductor), a generic term for shortening words (abbreviation), or a condition unrelated to anatomy (abortion).

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Initial Practice Exam for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions