Chapter 4 (Dog/Cat Terms) Flashcards
1
Q
Cheek
A
fleshy portion of either side of the face
2
Q
Chest
A
between the neck and abdomen (thorax)
3
Q
Chin
A
rostralventral protrusion of the mandible
4
Q
Dewclaw
A
first digit of dogs and cats
5
Q
Flank
A
area between ribs and ilium
6
Q
Forehead
A
region of head between the head and eyes
7
Q
Hock
A
tarsal joint, tarsus is also used for this joint
8
Q
Muzzle
A
2 nostrils and the muscles of upper and lower lip
9
Q
Pinna
A
projecting part of the ear lying outside the head (auricle)
10
Q
Rump
A
sacral to the tail head region of the back (croup
11
Q
Stifle Joint
A
femorotibial and femoropatellar joint in quadropeds
12
Q
Tail
A
caudal part of the vertebral column extending beyond the trunk
