Introduction

Question 1

Name the Directional terms and planes of the animal body

Answer 1

Question 2

Define dorsal structures

Answer 2

• toward the back

toward the back (dorsum) of the trunk or, by extension, toward the corresponding
surface of the head or tail

Question 3

Ventral structures

Answer 3

• toward the stomach

toward the belly (venter) or the corresponding surface of the head or tail

Question 4

Define cranial structures

Answer 4

• toward the head (cranium, literally skull)

Question 5

Define caudal structures

Answer 5

• toward the tail (cauda)

Question 6

Within the head, structures toward the muzzle (rostrum) are said to be 1.______; structures towards the tail are 2._______

Answer 6

1. rostral
2. caudal

Question 7

Define medial structures

Answer 7

• toward the median plane (in the middle) that divides the body into symmetrical right and left “halves.”

Question 8

Define lateral structures

Answer 8

• toward the side (latus, lank) of the animal

Question 9

Define Proximal structures

Answer 9

toward the junction with the body

Question 10

Define Distal structures

Answer 10

in distance from the junction with the body

Question 11

Define Dorsal structures forelimb

Answer 11

structures that lie toward the front

Question 12

Define forelimb Palmar structures

Forelimb

Answer 12

structures that lie toward the rear

Question 13

Define Planar structures

hindlimb

Answer 13

structures that lie toward the rear

Question 14

Name and locate the 5 basic body cavities?

Answer 14

1. Cranial cavity
2. Oral cavity
3. Thorax
4. Abdomen
5. Pelvis

Question 15

Ask what is important about joints

Question 16

Name the gastrointestinal apparatus of a dog

Answer 16