Ch. 1 Flashcards
Intro to anat/phys
adipose
fat
anatomy
the study of the structure of the body
anterior
front
barrel
trunk of the body - formed by the rib cage and the abdomen
bilateral symmetry
left and right halves are essentially a mirror image
brisket
area at the base of the neck between the front legs that cover the cranial end of the sternum
cannon
large meta carpal or metatarsal bone of the hoofed animals
cardiac muscle
the heart muscle, works automatically
carpus
knee of the hoofed animal
caudal
towards the tail of the body
connective tissue
living tissue and non living tissue that binds cells and structures together for support
cranial
towards the head of the body
cranium
the head
deep
towards the inside of the body (internal)
digestive system
digests and absorbs nutrients to fuel body
esophagus, stomach & intestines. (plus accessory organs : salivary glands pancreas and liver
distal
away from body
dorsal
towards the back
dorsal body cavity
spinal cavity and cranial cavity for the CNS
epithelial tissue
skin; lines the body, mouth, intestines and urinary bladder
equilibrium
balance
external
superficial
fetlock
join between cannon bone and proximal phalanx of hoofed animals
fight-or-flight system
part of CNS, helps prep body for intense physical activity.
Flank
lateral surface of the abdomen between rib and hind legs
GI tract
Gastrointestinal; digestive tract
Gross anatomy
macroscopic - visually seen with naked eye
health
normal anatomy and physiology