Integumentary System

Question 1

Axial

Answer 1

• directional term, closer to the longitudinal axis

- “the inside of the digit is on the axial side”

Question 2

Abaxial

Answer 2

• directional term, further from the longitudinal axis

- “the outside of the digit is on the abaxial side”

Question 3

Lateral & Medial Canthi

Answer 3

Ends of the palpebral fissure, the corners where the upper and lower eyelids meet

Question 4

Upper & Lower Eyelids

Answer 4

• The two moveable fold protecting the rostral surface of the eyeball
• Also known as the Superior and Inferior Palpebrae

Question 5

Cilia

Answer 5

• eyelashes

- there are sebaceous and ciliary glands associated with the cilia

Question 6

Conjunctiva

Answer 6

The mucous membrane lining the eyelid and eyeball

Question 7

Cornual Process

Answer 7

The central conical bony core which grows from the frontal bone of the skull and makes up the structure of the horn

Question 8

Vibrissae

Answer 8

• whiskers

- tactile hair, long and stiff, can be found anywhere on the face but typically around the mouth

Question 9

Main Body Hair

Answer 9

Fine, secondary hair with no apocrine glands

Question 10

Pinna

Answer 10

The outer ear

Question 11

Philtrum

Answer 11

The midline grove in the upper lip that runs from the top of the lip to the nose

Question 12

Mucocutaneous Junction

Answer 12

Region of the body which transitions to the skin

Question 13

Mammary Glands

Answer 13

A modified sweat gland that nourishes young via milk production, consisting of the mamma and the teat

Question 14

Anal Glands

Answer 14

Paired sac-like structures located between the internal and external anal sphincter muscles

Question 15

Tail Glands

Answer 15

Located on the dorsal portion of the proximal tail, comprised of numerous large sebaceous and apocrine glands

Question 16

Equine Foot- Sole

Answer 16

The concave surface that faces the ground between the frog and the wall

Question 17

Equine Foot- Bars

Answer 17

The extension of the wall from the back (palmar/plantar) aspect of the foot towards the toe located on either side of the frog

Question 18

Equine Foot- White Line

Answer 18

The junction between the wall and the sole on the ground surface of the foot, an external indication of sensitive internal structures

Question 19

Equine Foot- Coronary Band

Answer 19

The proximal part of the hoof overlaying the coronary corium

Question 20

Equine Foot- Toe

Answer 20

The dorsal part of the wall

Question 21

Equine Foot- Quarters

Answer 21

The medial and lateral wall parts

Question 22

Equine Foot- Frog

Answer 22

The wedge shaped structure between the sole, bars and bulbs, its apex points towards the toe

Question 23

Equine Foot- Heel

Answer 23

The palmar or plantar aspect of the wall

Question 24

Equine Foot- Wall

Answer 24

The visible part of a standing horses hoof, it is the thickest at the toe and gradually thins towards the heel