Structure Of The Dog Flashcards
Brisket
The sternum, or breastbone; in some breeds, the entire chest
Carpus, Carpal Joint
The bones of the wrist
Chest
The part of the body or trunk that’s enclosed by the ribs
Elbow
The joint in the front leg where the upper arm meets the forearm
Flews
The pendulous lateral part of the upper lip, particularly at the inner corners
Forearm
The portion of the forelimb between the upper arm and the carpus, including the radius and the ulna
Hip
The joint where the femur fits into the pelvic girdle
Hock
The collections of bones of the hind leg forming the joint equivalent to a human ankle
Lips
The fleshy portion of the upper and lower jaws covering the teeth
Loin
The area of the body behind the ribs and before the hip
Muzzle
The head in front of the eyes, including nasal bones, nostrils, and jaws
Occiput
The dorsal, posterior point of the skull
Pastern
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
Shoulder
The joint in the forequarters formed where the shoulder blade and arm meet
Stifle
The joint of the hind leg equivalent of the human knee
