Beef Cattle Anatomy Flashcards
Cranial
towards the head of the animal in relation to the entire body
Caudal
toward the tail of the animal
External Anatomy
outer structure; poll, muzzle, etc
Integumentary System
covering the animal externally, skin, hair, horns, etc
Muscle System
function: concert chemical energy to mechanical energy for movement
categories: skeletal, smooth, cardia
Smooth Muscle
Involuntary movement
Skeletal Muscle
Voluntary movement
Cardia Muscle
Involuntary movement; heart
Nervous System
brain, spinal cord, nerves
function: hormones, initiate/regulate movement
Cardiovascular System
contains heart and blood vessels to transport blood to the tissues in the body and to the lungs
Urinary System
two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, and urethra
Immune System
fighting off pathogenic microorganisms
Endocrine System
growth and development of the animal; hormones
