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Veterinary Medicine
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09/30/2013

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Term
Cells
Definition
smallest unit of the body
Term
tissues
Definition
numerous cells serving a particular function
Term
organs
Definition
cells or tissues with interdependent function
Term
viscera
Definition
organs
Term
hematopoietic system
Definition
blood, blood-forming tissues
Term
lymphatic system
Definition
vessels and glands provide immunity
Term
musculoskeletal system
Definition
bones, muscles, connective tissues
Term
cardiovascular system
Definition
heart and blood vessels; blood circulation
Term
respiratory system
Definition
airways from nose to lungs
Term
neurologic system
Definition
brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
Term
alimentary/digestive system
Definition
nutrient intake and waste disposal
Term
urinary system
Definition
kidneys and bladder, toxin removal, balance water and electrolytes
Term
Reproductive system
Definition
propagation
Term
Endocrine system
Definition
various glands, provide hormone control
Term
integumentary system
Definition
largest organ - skin
Term
Thorax
Definition
thoracic cavity or pleural cavity
ie: heart and lungs
Term
Abdomen
Definition
abdominal cavity or peritoneal cavity
ie: liver, stomach, intestines, urinary bladder
Term
axial skeleton
Definition
center line, along skin
Term
appendicular skeleton
Definition
off center line
Term
mandible
Definition
lower jaw
Term
maxilla
Definition
upper jaw
Term
hyoid bones/apparatus
Definition
bones in the throat
Term
cervical vertebrae
Definition
neck bones
Term
thoracic vertebrae
Definition
bones near the ribs
Term
lumbar vertebrae
Definition
bones of lower back
Term
sacrum vertebrae
Definition
the hips
Term
coccygeal/caudal vertebrae
Definition
tail
Term
sternum
Definition
the bones that connect the ribs; front of body
Term
manubrium
Definition
the cranial part of the sternum
Term
xiphoid process
Definition
the caudal part of the sternum
Term
scapula
Definition
shoulder
Term
humerus
Definition
upper arm
Term
radius
Definition
lower arm
Term
ulna
Definition
lower arm, more towards the side
Term
carpal bones
Definition
wrist
Term
metacarpals
Definition
hand
Term
phalanges
Definition
fingers
Term
pelvis
Definition
hips
Term
femur
Definition
upper leg
Term
patella
Definition
knee cap
Term
tibia
Definition
lower leg
Term
fibula
Definition
lower leg
Term
tarsal
Definition
ankle
Term
metatarsals
Definition
foot
Term
phalanges
Definition
toes
Term
epiphysis
Definition
ends of long bones
Term
metaphysis
Definition
joining point of epiphysis and diaphysis
Term
diaphysis
Definition
middle of the long bone; shaft
Term
periosteum
Definition
outer bone layer
Term
compact bone
Definition
inner bone layer; high density and strength
Term
endosteum
Definition
most inner, thin layer
Term
cancellous bone
Definition
spongy, in the epiphysis, shows the growth plates
Term
medullary cavity
Definition
middle of the shaft, filled with marrow
Term
red bone marrow
Definition
in the epiphysis: red blood cells
Term
yellow bone marrow
Definition
fat-like marrow: in diaphysis
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
protects epiphysis in moving
Term
epiphyseal plate
Definition
growth plate in spongy bone
Term
long bones
Definition
longer than wide ex: femur
Term
short bones
Definition
very short bone ex: carpals
Term
flat bones
Definition
very flat ex: scapula
Term
irregular bones
Definition
all others ex: vertbrae
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
bone cells for growth and repair
Term
osteocytes
Definition
bone cells
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
bone cells for eating/consuming
Term
hyaline cartilage
Definition
1. articular cartilage (around joints)
2. costal cartilage
Term
fibrocartilage
Definition
not very bendable
Term
elastic cartilage
Definition
very bendable
Term
fibrous joint
Definition
not very movable
Term
cartilaginous joints
Definition
semi-movable
Term
Synovial joints
Definition
very movable in all directions
Term
joint capsule
Definition
surrounds joint with synovial fluid
Term
joint space
Definition
cavity filled with synovial fluid
Term
synovial fluid
Definition
keeps joint lubricated
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
protects epiphysis at bone
Term
hinge joint
Definition
knee
Term
gliding joint
Definition
wrist
Term
pivot joint
Definition
neck
Term
ball-and-socket joint
Definition
hip
Term
patellar ligament
Definition
stifle ligament
Term
collateral ligament
Definition
Term
cranial cruciate ligament
Definition
Term
caudal cruciate ligament
Definition
Term
quadriceps tendon
Definition
Term
meniscus
Definition
the soft cushion in the knees to help with gravity pressure
Term
intervertebral disc
Definition
the cushions between the vertebrae
Term
annulus fibrosus
Definition
the outer shell of the disc
Term
nucleus pulposus
Definition
the inner shell of the disc
Term
mesaticephalic
Definition
most common: dog-like face
Term
dolichocephalic
Definition
long and narrow; flat on top
Term
brachycephalic
Definition
short faced breed
Term
mandible
Definition
jaw
Term
mandibular symphysis
Definition
suture at front of both mandibular halfs
Term
ramus
Definition
dip in (fossa)
Term
temporomandibular joint
Definition
joint between the lower and upper halves of the skull
Term
maxilla
Definition
upper jaw
Term
maxillary sinus
Definition
sinus just above the forth pre-molar
Term
nasal bones
Definition
flat bone above nasal cavity (bridge of nose)
Term
nasal cavity
Definition
the hole for the nostril
Term
nasal septum
Definition
seperates the nasal turbinates
Term
nasal turbinates
Definition
bone swirls in the nose that filter and humidify/warm the air
Term
cribriform plate
Definition
seperates the nasal turbinates from the brain; contains nerves to transfer info
Term
frontal bones
Definition
forehead bones
Term
frontal sinus
Definition
sinus of the forehead
Term
zygomatic arch
Definition
cheekbone
Term
orbit
Definition
opening where the eye resting
Term
external acoustic meatus
Definition
hole for the ear
Term
tympanic bulla
Definition
large bubbles on the skull; lower back side
Term
occipital condyles
Definition
where skull joins spinal cord
Term
foramen magnum
Definition
the hole where the spinal cord enters the skull
Term
cranial cavity/vault
Definition
the space inside the skull
Term
suture line
Definition
the places where skull plates have been "glued" together
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
protects epiphysis at bone
Term
hinge joint
Definition
knee
Term
gliding joint
Definition
wrist
Term
pivot joint
Definition
neck
Term
ball-and-socket joint
Definition
hip
Term
patellar ligament
Definition
stifle ligament
Term
collateral ligament
Definition
Term
cranial cruciate ligament
Definition
Term
caudal cruciate ligament
Definition
Term
quadriceps tendon
Definition
Term
meniscus
Definition
the soft cushion in the knees to help with gravity pressure
Term
intervertebral disc
Definition
the cushions between the vertebrae
Term
annulus fibrosus
Definition
the outer shell of the disc
Term
nucleus pulposus
Definition
the inner shell of the disc
Term
mesaticephalic
Definition
most common: dog-like face
Term
dolichocephalic
Definition
long and narrow; flat on top
Term
brachycephalic
Definition
short faced breed
Term
mandible
Definition
jaw
Term
mandibular symphysis
Definition
suture at front of both mandibular halfs
Term
ramus
Definition
dip in (fossa)
Term
temporomandibular joint
Definition
joint between the lower and upper halves of the skull
Term
maxilla
Definition
upper jaw
Term
maxillary sinus
Definition
sinus just above the forth pre-molar
Term
nasal bones
Definition
flat bone above nasal cavity (bridge of nose)
Term
nasal cavity
Definition
the hole for the nostril
Term
nasal septum
Definition
seperates the nasal turbinates
Term
nasal turbinates
Definition
bone swirls in the nose that filter and humidify/warm the air
Term
cribriform plate
Definition
seperates the nasal turbinates from the brain; contains nerves to transfer info
Term
frontal bones
Definition
forehead bones
Term
frontal sinus
Definition
sinus of the forehead
Term
zygomatic arch
Definition
cheekbone
Term
atlas
Definition
C1
Term
axis
Definition
C2
Term
spinous process
Definition
spine on thoracic vertebrae, sacrum, lumbar
Term
transverse process
Definition
wings on atlas and sacrum
Term
vertebral body
Definition
base of bone which everything rests on
Term
wings of atlas
Definition
two: one on each side
Term
vertebral foramen
Definition
the canal in which the spinal cord nerves rest
Term
dorsal lamina
Definition
the side of the vertebrae; between the spinous process and the transverse process
Term
intervertebral foramen
Definition
the spaces between the vertebrae
Term
cauda equina
Definition
tail nerves, no spinal cord extension
Term
ligamentum nuchae
Definition
upper part of spine, in neck, fibrous membrane
Term
epaxial muscles
Definition
muscles on truck of body
Term
acromion
Definition
distal point of scapular spine
Term
scapular spine
Definition
the spine on the scapula
Term
glenoid cavity
Definition
articulation surface (socket)
Term
head of the humerus
Definition
proximal end of bone
Term
supratrochlear foramen
Definition
dogs: hole at the bottom of the humerus
Term
humeral condyles
Definition
medial ad lateral; distal on humerus
Term
olecranon
Definition
point of elbow
Term
trochlear notch
Definition
C shape, what holds joint on the Ulna
Term
Anconeal process
Definition
top part of the C on the Ulna joint
Term
coronoid process
Definition
medial and lateral, bottom of C on ulna joint. Medial is larger, lateral is smaller.
Term
accessory carpal bone
Definition
sticking out bone, palmar to bones
Term
common name for metacarpal bone 3 only
Definition
cannon bone
Term
common name for metacarpal bones 2 and 4
Definition
medial and lateral splint bones
Term
common name for proximal phalanx (P1)
Definition
long pastern
Term
common name for middle phalanx (p2)
Definition
short pastern
Term
common name for distal phalanx (p3)
Definition
coffin bone
Term
proximal sesamoid bones
Definition
behind the
Term
distal sesamoid bones
Definition
right behind the toes
Term
common name for distal sesamoid bones
Definition
navicular bone
Term
ligamentum nuchae
Definition
upper part of spine, in neck, fibrous membrane
Term
epaxial muscles
Definition
muscles on the back; trunk of the body
Term
biceps brachii muscles
Definition
cranial aspect of the humerus
Term
triceps brachii muscles
Definition
caudal aspect of humerus
Term
extensor carpi radialis muscle
Definition
located cranial to the radius, extends carpus
Term
digital flexor muscles
Definition
palmar side of the hand
Term
digital extensor muscles
Definition
dorsal aspect of the hand
Term
scapulohumeral joint
Definition
shoulder joint
Term
humeroradioulnar joint
Definition
elbow joint
Term
carpal joint
Definition
knee joint
Term
metacarpophalangeal joints
Definition
fetlock
Term
proximal interphalangeal joint
Definition
pastern
Term
distal interphalangeal joint
Definition
coffin joint
Term
ilium
Definition
includes the "wings"
Term
iliac wing
Definition
the wings of the pelvis, both left and right, is the "scoop" shape
Term
iliac crest
Definition
the edge of the wings
Term
tuber coxae (hooks)
Definition
on a large animal, it is the "hook" shape of the wings
Term
ischium
Definition
the lower area of the pelvis
Term
ishiatic tuberosity
Definition
the pins of the pelvis
Term
pubis
Definition
the connection between the two "holes"
Term
pelvic symphysis
Definition
the suture that holds the two sides together
Term
obturator foramen
Definition
the holes within the pelvis, where the legs connect
Term
sacroiliac junction
Definition
joint for the sacrum and the ilium (hip joint)
Term
acetabulum
Definition
Term
femoral head
Definition
the large "mushroom" of the femur
Term
femoral neck
Definition
right below the femoral head
Term
greater trochanter
Definition
the "shoulder" of the proximal part of the femur
Term
femoral condyles
Definition
the distal, two lumps, on the femur
Term
patella
Definition
knee cap
Term
fabellae
Definition
process at the caudal, distal aspect of the femur
Term
tibial tuberosity
Definition
Term
tibial crest
Definition
Term
tibial condyles
Definition
Term
remnant of the fibula
Definition
a small slice of the fibula only found on the large animals
Term
calcaneus
Definition
a high extended
Term
gluteal muscles
Definition
muscles on the upper, back butt
Term
semimembranosus muscle
Definition
the inner butt muscle, near the butt crack
Term
semitendinosus muscle
Definition
the outer butt muscle, near the butt crack
Term
quadriceps muscle
Definition
the top of the thigh
Term
gastrocnemius muscle
Definition
the back of the calf
Term
cranial tibial muscle
Definition
the front of the calf
Term
sacroiliac joint/junction
Definition
joint between the pelvis and the spine
Term
coxofemoral joint
Definition
hip
Term
femorotibial joint
Definition
stifle
Term
tarsus/ tarsal joint
Definition
hock
Term
metatarsophalangeal joint
Definition
fetlock
Term
thoracic inlet
Definition
cranial portion (near the base of neck)
Term
thoracic outlet
Definition
caudal portion (where diaphragm is)
Term
intercostal space
Definition
spaces between ribs
Term
costal cartilage
Definition
rib cartilage
Term
costochondral junction
Definition
where ribs and cartilage meet
Term
costal arch
Definition
the point beneath the breast (caudal aspect of ribs)
Term
sternabrae
Definition
individual sternum bones
Term
manubrium
Definition
most cranial aspect of sternum
Term
xiphoid process
Definition
most caudal aspect of sternum
Term
diaphragm
Definition
inspiratory muscle; pulls down in the thoracic outlet to expand lungs
Term
external intercostals
Definition
inspiratory muscle; between the ribs (external one)
Term
serratus ventralis
Definition
fingers of muscle (inspiratory); underneath pectorals
Term
internal intercostals
Definition
expiratory muscle; on the inside of ribs
Term
latissimus dorsi
Definition
upper side, right behind shoulder; expiratory muscle
Term
abdominal muscles
Definition
muscles of the abdomen; multiple; expiratory muscle
Term
pectoral muscles
Definition
from back to armpit; the "boobs"
Term
pleura
Definition
thoracic cavity (pleura membranes)
Term
visceral pleura
Definition
surface of the lungs
Term
parietal pleura
Definition
inner walls of thoracic cavity
Term
pleural space
Definition
fluid found here to lubricate, between parietal and visceral
Term
pericardial pleura
Definition
the pleura of the pericardial sac
Term
trachea
Definition
filled with air; has cartilage rings
Term
tracheal bifurcation
Definition
the branching of the trachea into the two lungs
Term
mediastinum
Definition
in thoracic cavity, in middle area, in behind lungs. Heart lives here.
Term
thymus
Definition
immune system, in mediastinum cranial to heart
Term
aorta
Definition
main artery exiting the heart; goes dorsal along the spine.
Term
cranial vena cava
Definition
vein entering heart; is placed cranial to the heart
Term
caudal vena cava
Definition
vein entering heart; is placed caudal to the heart
Term
esophagus
Definition
the tube where food enters the stomach from the mouth
Term
nares
Definition
nose holes
Term
nasal turbinates
Definition
the swirly bones in the nose that filter and humidify
Term
nasal septum
Definition
cartilage that separates the nose into left and right sides
Term
soft palate
Definition
extension of hard palate (caudal)
Term
aorta
Definition
main artery exiting the heart; goes dorsal along the spine.
Term
cranial vena cava
Definition
vein entering heart; is placed cranial to the heart
Term
caudal vena cava
Definition
vein entering heart; is placed caudal to the heart
Term
esophagus
Definition
the tube where food enters the stomach from the mouth
Term
nares
Definition
nose holes
Term
nasal turbinates
Definition
the swirly bones in the nose that filter and humidify
Term
nasal septum
Definition
cartilage that separates the nose into left and right sides
Term
soft palate
Definition
extension of hard palate (caudal)
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