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A&P of Exotics Flashcards

1
Q

Name a rabbits three main body cavities

A

Thoracic cavity

Abdominal cavity

Pelvic cavity

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2
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Weight of the average rabbit

A

2.5 kilos

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3
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Approximately how many breeds of rabbit are there?

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50

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4
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A rabbits ears make up what percentage of its body surface?

A

12%

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5
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A healthy rabbits blood volume makes up ___% of the body weight

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5.5-7%

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6
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A rabbit has ____ canines & ____ teeth in total

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0 & 28

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7
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Latin name for rabbit

A

Rabbit is a Lagomorpha

Oryctolagus cuniculis

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Describe the thoracic cavity in a rabbit

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Located cranially
Surrounded by the rib cage

Contains: lungs, heart, oesophagus, trachea

Cranially: thoracic inlet
Caudally: diaphragm 
Dorsally: thoracic vertebrae 
Ventrally: the sternum
Laterally: ribs and intercostal muscles
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Describe the abdominal cavity of a rabbit

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Located caudal to the thoracic cavity

Contains: stomach, liver, kidneys, intestines, spleen, bladder, gall bladder, reproductive organs

Cranially: diaphragm
Caudally: pelvic inlet
Dorsally: lumbar vertebrae 
Ventrally: ventral abdominal wall muscles
Laterally: lateral abdominal muscles
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Describe the pelvic cavity of a rabbit

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Located caudally
Continuation of abdominal cavity

Cranially: pelvic inlet
Caudally: pelvic outlet & diaphragm 
Dorsally: the sacrum (tail bone)
Ventrally: the pelvic floor
Laterally: lateral pelvic walls
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11
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How many atrio ventricular valves does a rabbit have

A

2, dogs and cats have 3

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12
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Rabbit blood volume %

A

5.5-7%

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13
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Heart rate in rabbit if in shock, sleeping, sedated

A

Will slow down

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14
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Heart rate in rabbit if exercised, stressed or warm

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Speed up

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15
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Muscular skeletal system in rabbits %

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Light, 7-8%

Prone to fractures

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16
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Rabbit skull - The ______ is narrower than the ______

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The mandible (bottom jaw) is narrower than the maxilla (top jaw)

17
Q

Rabbit joint in skull which allows lateral movement

A

Temperomandibular joint

18
Q

Rabbit axial skeleton - cervical vertebrae

A

Small and box-like to allow great mobility

19
Q

Rabbit axial skeleton - pelvis

A

Narrow and positioned vertically

20
Q

Rabbit axial skeleton - acetabulum is made up of

A

Ilium, ischium & os acetabuli (accessory bone unique to rabbits)

21
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Rabbit: How many teeth?

A

28, no canines, gap called diastema

22
Q

Describe rabbit scapula

A

(Shoulder) slim and triangular. Has a hooked suprhamate process projecting caudally.

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