Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
What are 5 functions of bones?
Support, movement, protection, storage and blood cell formation
What are 5 types of bones? Give an example of each
Flat (scapula) Short (phalanges) Irregular (vertebrae) Long (femur) Other (patella)
What is meant by the term Appendicular bones?
Bones of the limbs
In which part of the bone does red blood cell production occur?
Red bone marrow
What happens in the yellow bone marrow?
fat storage
Which part of the bone holds the yellow marrow?
Medullary cavity
Describe the 3 general skull types and an example of each
Mesocephalic - equal maxillary/mandibular ratio such as a Labrador.
Dolicocephalic - mandible is shorter than maxilla such as a greyhound
Brachycephalic - maxilla is shorter than mandible such as a pug
What is the proper term for the cheek bone of the skull?
Zygomatic bones
Which bone of the skull attaches the skull to the spine via the Atlas?
Occipital bone
Canine, feline, equine and bovine species all have ___ cervical vertebrae
7
Canine, feline and bovine species all have 13 thoracic vertebrae. How many do equines have?
18
What is meant by a floating rib?
Ribs 9-13 that attach to each other rather than to the sternum like ribs 1-8
What is another name for the Metacarpal bones of a horse?
cannon bone
What is another name for the proximal phalanx of a horse?
long pastern bone
What is the coffin bone on a horse?
Distal phalanx (hoof)
What are 3 types of joints? Describe and give examples.
Fibrous - does not move such as the mandibular symphphysis
Cartilaginous - slight movement such as vertebral discs
Synovial - easily moveable such as elbow
Describe the difference between ligaments and tendons
Ligament - joint bone to bone
Tendon - joint bone to muscle
What are 3 types of muscle cells?
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth
True or false: skeletal muscle cells do not require conscious effort.
False, they are voluntary
What is unique about cardiac muscle cells?
They NEVER fatigue
True or false: Smooth muscle cells are non-striated and involuntary
True
Smooth muscle cells can be further broken down into what 2 subcategories?
Multi-unit and visceral
Which type of muscle cells are spindle shaped?
Smooth cells
What are 4 main categories of muscles?
Connective tissue, fascia, ligaments/tendons, linea alba