The Skull

Question 1

What is the rostral part of the skull

Answer 1

The facial part

Question 2

What is the caudal part of the skull

Answer 2

The cranium

Question 3

What are some ethical and welfare issues concerning brachycephalic breeds

Answer 3

Soft tissue compression, breathing difficulty, brain problems, overheating and facial skin fold problems

Question 4

Why is the infraorbital canal in the maxilla clinically important

Answer 4

For nerve blocks in dental surgery

Question 5

What are the three processes of the vertical ramus

Answer 5

Coronoid, condyloid and angular

Question 6

What are the two foramen in the mandible

Answer 6

Mandibular (caudal) and mental (rostral)

Question 7

What are the two clinically important skull joints

Answer 7

Mandibular symphysis and temporo-mandibular joint

Question 8

What type of joint is the mandibular symphysis (dogs and cows)

Answer 8

Fibro-cartilaginous

Question 9

Adult dog dental formula

Answer 9

I 3/3, C1/1, PM 4/4, M2/3

Question 10

Adult cat dental formula

Answer 10

I 3/3, C 1/1, PM 3/2, M 1/1