Anatomical terms Flashcards
What is the epiglottis?
The epiglottis forms part of the opening of the trachea.
What is the function of the epiglottis?
The epiglottis closes over the trachea when we swallow to prevent aspiration.
What is the sagittal plane?
Divides the body into left and right sides horizontally.
What is the median plane?
The midline of the animal.
What is the dorsal plane?
Divides the body into top and bottom.
What is the transverse plane?
Divides the body into left and right sides vertically.
What is a cavity?
A cavity is a hollow space.
What is a parietal membrane?
A membrane which lines the boundaries of the cavity.
What is a visceral membrane?
A membrane which lines the organs.
What is the cranial thoracic inlet?
The entrance into the thoracic cavity.
What is a serous membrane?
A continuous membrane layer that protects and lubricates the body cavities.
What is the pleura?
A serous membrane which covers the thoracic cavity.
What is the mediastinum?
It is a double layer of parietal pleura.
What is the peritoneum?
A continuous sheet that forms the closed cavity in the abdominal cavity.
What is peritoneal fluid?
A fluid which acts as a lubricant to allow friction free movement of organs and the peritoneum.
Cranial
Facing towards the head.
Caudal
Facing towards the tail.
Rostral
Moving towards the nose.
Medial
Moving towards the middle (inwards).
Lateral
Moving towards the side (outwards).
Dorsal
Back of the animal (faces upwards).
Ventral
Bottom of the animal (faces downwards).
Proximal
Limbs near the body.
Distal
Limbs near the toes.
