Special Anatomy of Cats and Dogs Flashcards
What are 4 defining characteristics of the feline skull?
- maxilla
- mandible
- large orbits
- short & strong jaw
What are the 3 types of canine skull?
- brachycephalic
- mesocephalic
- dolichocephalic
What kinds of dogs have mesocephalic skulls?
- golden retrievers
- pomeranians
- beagles
What kinds of dogs have dolichocephalic skulls?
- collies
- greyhounds
- saluki
- setters
- Dachshunds
How many claws do cats have in the front? The back?
5 on front, 4 on back
How many claws do dogs have in the front? The back?
4 functional + dewclaw if it exists
What are the 4 functions of the respiratory system?
- gas exchange
- thermoregulation
- trapping debris/pathogens
- sense of smell
What are the 5 components of the respiratory system?
- Nares
- Nasal Cavity
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli
What 2 problems can brachycephalic dogs have?
- eye problems
- skin problems
What are incisor teeth for?
picking up offspring
What are canine teeth for?
tearing and biting
How is oxygen carried through the body?
Red blood cells
Not panting =
conserving heat
panting =
expelling heat
How does panting cool the body?
Air cools the tongue, tongue very vascular, cools circulatory system
How are pathogens trapped in the resp system?
mucus in bronchial tubes works like fly traps. Pathogens and debris stick to mucous.
What is the function of the urinary system?
to filter toxins/waste from blood
What are the 4 parts of the urinary tract?
- kidneys
- bladder
- Ureter
- Urethra
What is the function of the:
kidneys
ureter
bladder
urethra
Kidneys - filter
ureter - eliminating
bladder - store
urethra - carry out of body
What are the 2 functions of the olfactory system?
- processing smell
- identifying direction of smell
What are 3 functions of whiskers?
- navigation
- sensory
- protection
What are the 2 types of pinna?
erect and floppy
What is the olfactory region in dogs?
area separate from resp, processes smells
