Unit 1 Review Flashcards
anthropomorphism
The attribution of human characteristics to nonhuman objects.
behavior
Any activity that is or can be made voluntary through conditioning.
biological evolution
The process of change and diversification of living things over time.
brisket
The sternum, or breastbone; in some breeds, the entire thorax.
canine hip dysplasia
An abnormality of the ball and socket joint of the hip.
carpus (carpal joint)
The bones of the wrist.
chest
The part of the body or trunk that’s enclosed by the ribs.
Companion Dog (CD)
The Novice title, awarded through the AKC, earned by achieving three qualifying scores in three different trials by three different judges.
Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)
The Open title, awarded through the AKC, earned after completing the CD.
croup
The region of the pelvic girdle, formed by the sacrum and surrounding tissue.
cynologist
A person who studies dogs.
dominance
Referring to the relative position of an individual in a social hierarchy.
domestication
The ability of animals to live in an environment controlled by humans.
ecology
The interrelationship of organisms and their environment.
elbow
The joint in the front leg where the upper arm meets the forearm.
ethology
The study of whole patterns of animal behavior in natural environments, stressing the analysis of adaptation and the evolution of the patterns.
flews
The pendulous lateral part of the upper lip, particularly at the inner corners.