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Physiology and Anatomy VETT-1020
Physiology and Anatomy VETT-1020
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Veterinary Medicine
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09/09/2012

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Term
Ventral
Definition
toward the belly
Term
Medial
Definition
toward the middle or Median Plane
Term
Lateral
Definition
Away from median plane; away from center
Term
Proximal
Definition
(extremities only) toward the body
Term
Distal
Definition
(extremities only) away from the body
Term
Deep
Definition
towards the center of the body or body part
Term
Superficial
Definition
towards the surface of the body or body part
Term
Palmar
Definition
Ventral Surface of the forepaws
Term
Plantar:
Definition
Ventral Surface of the rear paws
Term
Osteology
Definition
Study of Bones
Term
Os or Osto
Definition
Generally refers to bone
Term
Skeleton:
Definition
all of the bones in the body
Term
Axial Skeleton (1 of 3)
Definition
Bones of head or trunk.
Function is to protect the organs
Term
Appendicular Skeleton
Definition
Bones of extremities AND PELVIS.
function is for movement of the body
Term
Visceral
Definition
Material (bones) that form in the soft organs.
Ex: bone in nose of pig
Term
Osteoblasts
Definition
Cells that form bone.
Develop from cartilage cells and mature into bone producing cells.
Term
Osteocytes
Definition
Mature Bone Cells
Term
Osteoclasts
Definition
Cells that absorb damaged bone and form NEW bone in areas where needed.
Term
Bones are an example of a _____
Definition
Solid connective tissue
Term
1/3 of bone is __________
Definition
Collagen (provides structure)
Term
2/3 of bone composition
Definition
Calcium and Phosphorous (provides strength)
Term
Bones have Nerves and a blood supply to deliver Oxygen
Definition
Bones have Nerves and a blood supply to deliver Oxygen
Term
Bones can become diseased, but can also repair themselves.
Definition
Bones can become diseased, but can also repair themselves.
Term
Number of bones in the female canine skeleton
Definition
318
Term
Number of bones in the male canine
Definition
319 (1 extras is the os penis)
Term
Number of bones in the female feline skeleton
Definition
286
Term
Number of bones in the male feline skeleton
Definition
287 (1 extra is the os penis)
Term
Cats have Clavicles (collar bones) and retractable claws, but dogs don't.
Definition
Cats have Clavicles (collar bones) and retractable claws, but dogs don't.
Term
Bone physiology
Definition
Study of the Function of the bones
Term
Bones:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
1. support animal body weight &provides leverage for muscles to move body
2. protect vital organs & tissues
3. storage sites for minerals
4. Blood Cell Formation
Term
Long Bones
Definition
long & thin bones found only in the extremities
Term
Short Bones:
Definition
small & cube shaped bones
Term
Flat Bones:
Definition
thin and flat bones
Term
Pneumatic Bones:
Definition
flat bones that have air pockets in them
Term
Irregular Bones:
Definition
varying shapes of bones
Term
Spongy (cancellous) bone:
Definition
spaces within the inner layer of long bones that lightens bone w/o losing strength
Term
Compact (Cortical) bone:
Definition
Makes up shaft of long bones & outside layer of all bones.
Term
Bone Marrow:
1.
2.
Definition
1. soft material that fills spaces inside bones
2. Site of red blood cell and fat formation
Term
Medullary Cavity:
Definition
Cavity where bone marrow is located.
Term
Periosteum
1.
2.
3.
Definition
1. Thick outer covering of the shaft of long bones.
2. covers non articulating surfaces (non-end) surfaces
3. Necessary for bone growth, repair, nutrition and attachment of ligaments and tendons
Term
Foramen:
Definition
A hole in a bone (vertebrae)
Term
Diaphysis:
Definition
Shaft of a long bone
Term
Epiphysis:
Definition
End of a long bone
Term
Articular cartilage:
Definition
Smooth surface that surrounds ends of long bones.
Term
Epiphyseal Plate:
Definition
Growth plate of cartilage located between the Diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphysis (end) of long bones
Term
Skull:
Definition
bones of the head that house the brain and certain sensory organs
Term
Cranium:
Definition
portion of the skull that surrounds the brain
Term
Foramen Magnum:
Definition
Large hole in center of the occipital bone where the spinal cord exits the skull
Term
Mandible:
Definition
Lower Jaw
Term
Maxilla:
Definition
Upper Jaw
Term
Hyoid bone (Hyoid Apparatus)
1.
2.
Definition
1. supportive structure for the base of the tongue, pharynx & larynx.
2. assists with swallowing
Term
Prognathism
Definition
abnormal protrusion of one or both jaws. over or under-bite
Term
Brachygnathism (Silent 'G'):
Definition
abnormal shortness of the mandible resulting in a maxilla that is longer
Term
3 Head types: doliochocephalic
Definition
long, narrow, head. Ex: greyhound
Term
3 Head types: Mesaticephalic:
Definition
Normal Shaped Head
Term
3 Head types: Brachycephalic:
Definition
short wide head: pug, English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers
Term
VerteBRAE:
Definition
Bones of the spine
Term
VerteBRA:
Definition
single bone of the spine
Term
body of vertebra:
Definition
main ventral and strongest portion
Term
Arch of Vertebra:
Definition
hollow area dorsal to the body
Term
Vertebral Processes:
1.
2.
Definition
1. Spinous: single dorsal projecting process
2. Transverse Process: 2 laterally projecting processes (site of muscle attachment for movement of the spine and trunk)
Term
Articular process
1.
2.
Definition
1. Located on the cranial & caudal ends of the arch
2. Helps form of the joints between the vertebrae
Term
Intervertebral Disk:
Definition
The cartilage composed disks space between vertebrae; act as shock absorber.
Term
Intervertebral Foramen:
Definition
Hole between 2 vertebral bodies
Term
Vertebral Column:
Definition
spinal column that is a tunnel to house and protect the spinal cord.
Formed from the alignment of all the arches of the vertebrae
Term
Cervical Vertebrae & how many?
Definition
Neck Vertabrae. c1-c7
7 cervical Vertebrae
Term
Atlas:
Definition
First Cervical (C1) vertebra located directly posterior to the skull. Has two lateral processes called 'wings'.
alphabetical: next is aXis
Term
Axis:
Definition
Second Cervical vertebrae.
Very Large Dorsal Process called the 'Dens'
Term
Thoracic:
Definition
Pertaining to the chest
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