Structure of a Dog Flashcards
the sternum, or breastbone, in some breeds, the entire chest
brisket
carpal joint The bones of the wrist
carpus
the part of the body or trunk that’s enclosed by the ribs
chest
the joint in the front leg where the upper arm meets the forearm
elbow
the pendulous lateral part of the upper lip, the inner corners
flews
the portion of the forelimb between the upper arm and the carpus, including the radius and the ulna
forearm
the joint where the femur (thigh bone) fits into the pelvic gridle
hip
the collection of bones of the hind leg forming the joint equivalent to a human’s ankle
hock
the fleshy portions of the upper and lower jaws covering the teeth
lip
the area of the body that is behind the ribs and before the hips
loin
the head in front of the eyes, including nasal bones, nostrils, and jaws
muzzle
the dorsal, posterior point of the skull
occiput
the metacarpal bones of the front leg between the carpus and the foot and the metatarsal bones and the hind leg between the hock and the foot
pastern
the joint in the forequarters formed where the shoulder blade and arm meet
shoulder
the joint of the hind leg equivalent of the human knee
stifle
