Midsem 2018 Flashcards
Define the term sella turcica:
The sella turcica simply means turkish saddle and refers to the shape that occurs between
Define the term sublingual caruncle:
The sublingual structures are paired structures located on either side of the frenulum. Represent where the sublingual gland enters the sublingual cavity.
Define the term choroid plexus:
The choroid plexus refers to tufts of arterioles and capillaries that function to secrete cerebrospinal fluid. Located in the roof of the third and the fourth brain ventricles
Define the term petrous portion of the temporal bone:
Forms part of the endocranium portion of the braincase and is located between the sphenoidal and occipital bones. One of the densest bones in the body and houses the inner ear and many cranial nerves
Define the term cribriform plate:
porous bony portion between the rostral portion of the brain-case and the nasal cavity. It is the point fo exit of the olfactory nerve. Common spot for the spread of infection
What is the function of the secretion of urea into the saliva of ruminants?
Provides a non- dietary source nitrogen for bacteria
Is the hypoglossal nerve sensory to the tongue?
No. It is purely motor
Are the hypophysis and the epithalamus anatomically adjacent?
No
How is the primary peristaltic wave initiated?
mechanoreceptors in the pharynx
What are the components of the uvea?
choroid, iris and the ciliary body
Do horses have canines?
No
What sinus is likely to be affected by an upper tooth infection?
Maxillary sinus would be affected by an upper tooth rot infection
What is the order of the bones in the hyoid apparatus?
SEBCT
What part of the brain is the hippocampus from
Telencephalon
