Integument (W2.3)

Question 1

Epidermis in relation to the claw

Answer 1

modified to cover ungual process of distal phalanx

Question 2

Dermis in relation to the claw

Answer 2

nourishes wall of claw and connects to ungual process

Question 3

Nail trimming

Answer 3

cut too short → pain and bleeding as dermis/ quick is exposed

Question 4

Onychectomy

Answer 4

(declaw) removal of distal phalanx (P3) to prevent regrowth of the nail

Question 5

Hoof

Answer 5

epidermis covering distal digit

Question 6

Wall of the hoof

Answer 6

convex, external portion of the hoof, visible part of the hoof

Question 7

Toe of the hoof

Answer 7

front portion of the foot, dorsal

Question 8

Quarters of the hoof

Answer 8

lateral aspects (medial and lateral)

Question 9

Heels of the hoof

Answer 9

portion of the wall that tapers downward and wraps around the back of the foot

Question 10

Bars of the hoof

Answer 10

extension of the wall on either side of the frog

Question 11

Periople

Answer 11

outer, thin shiny layer of hoof

Question 12

Sole of the hoof

Answer 12

concave surface, facing ground between frog and walls

Question 13

Frog

Answer 13

triangular, horny structure located between the heels on the underside of the hoof; compression forces blood out of foot back to body

Question 14

Bulbs of the hoof

Answer 14

thickening of frog above heel

Question 15

Coronet

Answer 15

junction of hoof and skin

Question 16

Coronary band

Answer 16

proximal hoof, where growth of the hoof originates

Question 17

White line

Answer 17

junction between wall and sole, external inditation of sensitive structures

Question 18

Distal phalanx of the horse

Answer 18

(P3) - coffin bone (inside hoof)

Question 19

Middle phalanx of the horse

Answer 19

(P2) - short pastern

Question 20

Navicular bone

Answer 20

distal sesamoid

Question 21

Navicular bursa

Answer 21

between tendon and bone

Question 22

Coffin Joint

Answer 22

between P2 and P3

Question 23

Deep Digital Flexor Tendon

Answer 23

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Question 24

Corium

Answer 24

attached to the third phalanx, rich with BVs provides blood and nutrients to inner layers of the hoof, modified dermis, well innervated and sensitive to pain
(dermis, vascular, nerves, nourishment, sensitive and hold hoof in place)