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Body and Radiology Anatomy
pg. 39-41
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Anatomy
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02/14/2011

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ventral branches of spinal nerves interlace to form...
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plexuses
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plexuses are formed by the ventral branches of the spinal nerve in every region except which?
Definition
thorax
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the ventral branches of the thoracic nerves do not form a plexus, but pass in the intercostal spaces as _____ nerves
Definition
intercostal nerves
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how do the abdominal muscles attach to the linea alba?
Definition
by aponeuroses
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what is the rectus sheath?
Definition
aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles around the rectus abdominis muscle, meet and fuse at the linea alba
Term
which rectus sheath is most clinically important?
Definition
external rectus sheath
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list the parts of the large intestine
Definition
cecum, colon, rectum and anal canal
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list the parts of the female reproductive tract
Definition
ovary, uterine tube, uterus (horns, body and cervix), vagine, vestibule, vulva (labia and clitoris)
Term
what is the external female genitalia and its components?
Definition
vulva consisting of the labia and clitoris in the clitoral fossa ventrally inside the labia
Term
what marks the division between the vagina and the vestible?
Definition
external urethral orifice
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what suspends the female repro tract in the abdomen?
Definition
broad ligament (connecting peritoneum)
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list the parts of the male repro tract
Definition
testicles in scrotum, epididymis, ductus deferens, prostate, urethra, penis (root body and glans)
Term
what is the superficial inguinal ring?
Definition
slit in the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique muscle (EAO)
Term
what extends from the superficial inguinal ring to the testicle?
Definition
spermatic cord
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what serosa connects the visceral and parietal vaginal tunics?
Definition
mesorchium (connecting vaginal tunic)
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what is the vaginal ring?
Definition
point of evagination of peritoneum thru inguinal canal, forming opening between peritoneal and vaginal cavities
Term
what is the only accessory sex gland in the dog? cat?
Definition
dog - prostate (if ampulla of ductus deferens not included)
cat - also has a bulbourethral gland
Term
what cutaneous sheath surrounds the end of the quiescent penis?
Definition
prepuce or sheath
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what are the 2 principal divisions of the circulatory system?
Definition
blood vascular and lymph vascular systems
Term
what makes up the blood vascular system?
Definition
blood, heart, arteries, capillaries and veins
Term
what system does the heart drive?
Definition
blood vascular system
Term
what vessels travel toward the heart?
Definition
veins
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what is the definition of an artery?
Definition
vessels that travel away from the heart
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what are capillaries?
Definition
microscopic vessels exchanging oxygen and wastes with tissues
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what is intersitial fluid?
Definition
fluid bathing the body's cells
Term
what vein returns blood from the head, neck, thoracic limb and cranial part of the thoracic cavity walls to the right atrium?
Definition
cranial vena cava
Term
what vein returns blood to the heart from the abdomen, pelvis and pelvic limb?
Definition
caudal vena cava
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what carries blood from the right heart to the lungs?
Definition
pulmonary trunk and pulmonary arteries
Term
what returns blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart?
Definition
pulmonary veins
Term
in the carnivores, what are the branches of the aortic arch?
Definition
brachiocephalic and left subclavian
Term
what part of the aorta is divided into thoracic and abdominal parts?
Definition
descending aorta
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what is the main artery of the brachium?
Definition
brachial artery
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name the main branches of the terminal aorta
Definition
2 external iliac, 2 internal iliac, 1 median sacral arteries
Term
what terminal branch of the aorta supplies the pelvic viscera and part of the hip and thigh?
Definition
internal iliac artery
Term
what are the terminal branches of the internal iliac artery?
Definition
internal pudendal and caudal gluteal arteries
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what is the main branch to the pelvic viscera? and specifically to the uterus?
Definition
vaginal or prostatic artery; uterine artery off vaginal
Term
what is the direct continuation of the external iliac artery out of the abdominal cavity to the pelvic limb for which it is the main supply?
Definition
femoral artery
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what is the main branch of the vaginal artery?
Definition
uterine artery
Term
what is the blood supply to the uterus in the carnivore?
Definition
uterine artery and urterine branch of the ovarian artery
Term
what is the large vein draining the capillaries of the intestine, pacnreas, and spleen and carrying nutrient-rich blood to the sinusoids of the liver?
Definition
portal vein
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what is the name of the coiled testicular vein around the testicular artery in the spermatic cord?
Definition
pampiniform plexus
Term
how are the deep veins of the limb named?
Definition
for the arteries they travel with
Term
outline where the cephalic vein is
Definition
arises on the palmar side of the paw, travels proximally, then around to the cranial side, joined by the accessory cephalic vein, continues up the cranial forearm and elbow to eventually empty into the external jugular vein
Term
what superificial vein arises from the dorsum of the paw and joins the cephalic vein proximal to the carpus?
Definition
accessory cephalic vein
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what veins from the external jugular vein?
Definition
maxillary and linguofacial veins
Term
what are the large valveless venous passages located within the dura that drain the brain and skull?
Definition
dural sinuses
Term
what are the lymph nodes located around the tracheal bifurcation that drain the lungs?
Definition
tracheobronchial lymph nodes
Term
what are the lymphoepithelial structures or masses of unencapsulated lympoid tissue within various mucous membranes that protect the entrances into the body?
Definition
tonsils
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what is the largest lymphoid organ in the body?
Definition
spleen
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what lymph nodes are located in the cranial mediastinum?
Definition
cranial mediastinal lymph nodes
Term
lymph nodes ____ the lymph passing through them
Definition
filter
Term
is the joint capsule seen on radiographs?
Definition
no, unless calcified
Term
where are ostephytes most commonly seen in DJD?
Definition
at articular margins
Term
what is a sprain?
Definition
injury to ligaments of a joint
Term
what is a joint fracture?
Definition
break thru articular cartilage of a joint
Term
what is a wad of necrotic cartilage with a sclerotic layer around it seen sometimes in OC?
Definition
subchondral cyst
Term
what can cause subluxation of the humeral-radial joint?
Definition
premature closure of either proximal or distal radial physis
Term
where is osteochondrosis of the elbow located?
Definition
medial condyle of the humerus
Term
what is a common sequela to OC of the elbow?
Definition
DJD
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the position of what process is used to determine if the elbow is subluxated?
Definition
lateral coronoid process
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the OFA will now certify elbows. what is sent in to get certified?
Definition
a flexed lateral film
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