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Skeletal and Muscular Systems Flashcards

Bones, Muscles, and Veins

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Orbitis

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Eye sockets

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Maxilla

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The upper jaw, the section housing the brain

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Mandible

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The lower jaw

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Ribs (Costae)

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Flat curved bones that attach dorsally to the thoracic vertebrate. Cats and Dogs have 13 pairs of ribs.

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Costal Cartilage

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Where the rib attaches to the sternum

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Sternum

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Forms the ventral midline of the ribcage

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Floating ribs

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Ribs not attached to the costal cartilage

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Cervical Vertebrae

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the vertebrae of the neck. There are a total of seven cervical vertebrae in all domestic mammals. The first one is called the atlas and the second one is called the axis.

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Thoracic Vertebrae

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the vertebrae of the chest. The ribs are attached to these vertebrae. There are 13 thoracic vertebrae in the cat or dog.

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Lumbar Vertebrae

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The vertebrae of the lower back. There are 7 in cats and dogs

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Sacral Vertebrae

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The three fused vertebrae to which the pelvis is attached

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Coccygeal Vertebrae

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The vertebrae of the tail. The number varies between 6 and 23 depending on the species.

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Clavical

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The collar bone. Connects the sternum to the scapula. Not all species have a clavical.

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Scapula

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The shoulder blade. A triangular shaped bone located on the side of the thorax.

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Humerus

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A long bone in the forelimb that extends from shoulder to elbow

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Radius

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The cranial long bone of the forelimb that runs from elbow to carpus

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Ulna

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The caudal long bone of the forelimb that runs from elbow to carpus

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Carpus

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The joint and irregularly shaped bones distal to the radius and ulna. The “wrist”

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Metacarpals

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The long thin bones just distal to the carpus.

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Phalanges

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The most distal bones of the leg that make up the digits, or “fingers”

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Pelvis

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The hip bone

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Acetabulum

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The hip socket in which the head of the femur sits

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Femur

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The longest bone in the body, located distal to the pelvis

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Stifle

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The joint between the femur and the tibia, the knee

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Patella

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A large flat bone that sits over the stifle joint

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Tibia

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A larger bone distal to the patella, considered the weight bearing bone

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Fibula

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A thin bone distal to the patella

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Tarsus

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The joint and irregular shaped bones located distal to the tibia and fibula

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Metatarsals

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The long thin bones found distal to the Tarsus

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Cephalic Veins

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Veins that runs along the anterior of the forelegs

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Lateral Saphenous Veins

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Small, superficial veins that run diagonally across the lateral surface of the distal part of the tibia.

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Jugular Veins

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Large, superficial veins located on either side of the trachea

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Femoral Vein

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A vein that extends from the groin on the medial aspect of the thigh. Used for blood collection in cats.

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Saphenous Vein

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A vein that extends from the hock (ankle) to the stifle on the medial aspect of the calf. It becomes the femoral vein at the stifle. Used for blood collection in cats.

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Dorsal Lumbar (Lumbodorsal) Muscle

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Located on either side of the midline

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Triceps

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Located caudal to the humerus

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Quadriceps

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Located anterior to the femur

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Biceps Femoris

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The posterior muscle of the hind leg. (The big meaty hip muscle)

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Semimembranosus/Semitendinosus Muscle Group

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The muscle group located in the rear leg, also known as the hamstring muscles

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Cancellous Bone (Spongy Bone)

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Spongy bone that acts as a shock absorber; found near the center of the bone and houses the bone marrow

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Compact Bone

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Highly structured series of bone layers found in the outer portions of the bone; composed of a series of tubelike structured arranged so that the tube shafts are parallel to the bone shaft

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Haversian Canal

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The space through which blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves travel through compact bone

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Osteoblasts

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Cells responsible for secreting the materials that make up bones

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Osteocytes

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Matured Osteoblasts that make up the majority of mature bones

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Osteoclasts

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Cells that dissolve internal bone material to keep bones lightweight

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Bone Marrow

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The reddish-brown tissue found in the middle of a bone; primarily responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, from stem cells

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Periosteum

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A membrane that surrounds the outer surface of a bone, excluding around joints

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Reticulin

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The chief extracellular material in bone marrow

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Axial Skeleton

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The bodies central framework; Includes the bones of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum

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Appendicular Skeleton

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Supports the axial skeleton; Includes the bones of the legs, shoulders, and pelvis

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Ligaments

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Bands of tough, fibrous connective tissue that connect bones at joints

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Tendons

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Bands that attach muscles to bones

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Intercostal Space

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The space between the ribs

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Intercostal muscles

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The muscles within the intercostal space that connect the ribs and aid the breathing process

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Paradigit

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A digit that does not bear weight (Also called a dewclaw)

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure of living organisms

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Physiology

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The study of body parts and how the preformance of one effects the others

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Cell

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The basic structure of life; come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and have a variety of functions; all mammalian cells contain a cell membrane, organelles, cytoplasm, and a nucleus.

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Organs

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Composed of groups of tissues that have a common function and work together

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Tissue

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Identical or closely related cells grouped together

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Mitosis

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Cell reproduction by dividing to yield two identical cells

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Bones

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Points of attachment for your muscles, levers for muscle action, mineral storage structures, and sites for production of blood cells

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Thoracic Limbs

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Support the front end of a body during walking

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Pelvic limbs

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Support the rear end of the body during walking

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Joints

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The connection between two bones that help hold bones together and give the skeleton flexibility for movement

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Diaphragm

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The muscle that separates the thorax and abdomen

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Skeletal Muscle

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The most abundant muscle tissue; also called voluntary muscle because it’s under voluntary control; appears striped under a microscope

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Visceral muscle

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Involuntary, smooth muscle found in the internal organs such as the urinary bladder and blood vessels

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Cardiac muscle

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Found only in the heart; somewhat striated in appearance but not under voluntary control

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Neurotransmitters

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Chemical substances released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse which, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, cause the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure

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Flexor Muscles

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Skeletal muscles that flex, or bend, a joint

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Extensor Muscles

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Skeletal muscles that extend, or straighten, a joint

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