Cervical Anatomy

Question 1

mesaticephalic

Answer 1

average dog skull - beagle etc

Question 2

brachycephalic

Answer 2

like pekingese, pugs, etc - dental issues

Question 3

dolichocephalic

Answer 3

collies, borzoi, etc - long nose, sight hounds

Question 4

canine deciduous teeth begin to erupt at

Answer 4

4-5 weeks of age

Question 5

all deciduous teeth are in by

Answer 5

2 months

Question 6

permanent teeth in canine erupt around

Answer 6

5-6 months of age

Question 7

largest cutting teeth of the upper jaw

Answer 7

canassial or sectorial teeth

Question 8

upper 4th premolar

Answer 8

carnassial or sectorial teeth

Question 9

shearing teeth

Answer 9

carnassial or sectorial teeth

Question 10

forms a broad shelf, contact point for adjsuting cervicals

Answer 10

lamina-pedicle junction

Question 11

cervical facets

Answer 11

face medial, cranial and dorsal 45 degree angle

Question 12

extends the neck, supports the cervical sipne

Answer 12

longissimus capitis m.

Question 13

chief extensor of head and neck

Answer 13

semispinalis capitis m.

Question 14

loss of power, coordination, motion and ability, shortened forelimb stride, may result in compensatory problem behind

Answer 14

rhomboideus m.

Question 15

resists forward extension of the limb, uncomfortable in lead, short stride, lame at extended trot

Answer 15

triceps brachii

Question 16

conveys sense of hearing

Answer 16

cochlear nerve