Module intro & Anatomical directions

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Describes the actual structure of the body

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

Describes the workings of the body

Question 3

Histology

Answer 3

Anatomy that can only be seen under the microscope

Question 4

Pathology & Histopathology

Answer 4

Describes the diseased states of the body

Question 5

Cranial

Answer 5

Anything moving towards the head

Question 6

Caudal

Answer 6

Anything moving towards the back of the animal (tail)

Question 7

Rostral

Answer 7

Anything moving towards the nostrils of the animal

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

Anything towards the middle (moving inwards)

Question 9

Lateral

Answer 9

Anything moving outwards

Question 10

Dorsal

Answer 10

The upperside of the animal

Question 11

Ventral

Answer 11

The underside of the animal

Question 12

Proximal

Answer 12

The uppermost part of a limb (e.g. shoulder)

Question 13

Distal

Answer 13

The lowest part of a limb (e.g. toes)

Question 14

Palmar

Answer 14

The palm/bottom of front paws

Question 15

Plantar

Answer 15

The palm/bottom of back paws

Question 16

Sagittal plane

Answer 16

Also known as the median or lateral plane
It divides the body into left and right side

Question 17

Median plane

Answer 17

Specific to down the midline

Question 18

Frontal/dorsal plane

Answer 18

Also known as the coronal/dorsal plane
It divides the body into anterior and posterior parts (front and back)

Question 19

Transverse plane

Answer 19

Also known as the horizontal plane
It intersects the animal from lateral to medial (left and right)

Question 20

The larynx

Answer 20

• The epiglottis forms part of the opening of the trachea
• It closes over the trachea when we swallow to prevent aspiration

Question 21

Intubation

Answer 21

• The placement of an airway device in the trachea to manage respiration
• Vets and nurses use laryngoscopes to visualise the larynx
• The epiglottis is manipulated out of the airway