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VMT 216 - Anatomy & Physiology > Week 1 HW (CH 1&2) > Flashcards

Week 1 HW (CH 1&2) Flashcards

1
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What is the barrel?

A

Trunk of the body formed by the rib cage and abdomen

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2
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What is the brisket?

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Area at the base of the neck between the front legs

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3
Q

What is the cannon?

A

Large metacarpal bone or metatarsal bones of hooved animals

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4
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What is the fetlock?

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joint between cannon bone and hoof

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5
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What is the flank?

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Lateral surface of the abdomen between the last rib and hind legs

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6
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What is the hock?

A

tarsus (ankle)

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7
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What is the knee?

A

carpus (wrist)

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8
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What is the muzzle?

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rostral part of the face

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9
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What is the pastern?

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area just proximal to the hoof

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10
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What is the poll?

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top of the head between the ears

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11
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what is the stifle?

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the equivalent to the human knee

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12
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what is the tailhead?

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dorsal part of the base of the tail

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13
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What is the withers?

A

area dorsal to the shoulders

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14
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left

A

the patient’s left

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15
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right

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the patient’s right

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16
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cranial

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towards the head

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17
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caudal

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towards the tail

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18
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dorsal

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towards the back

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19
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ventral

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towards the belly

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20
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medial

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towards the midline

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21
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lateral

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away from the midline

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22
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deep

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internal/interior

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23
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superficial

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external/exterior

24
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proximal

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closer to the body on an extremity

25
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distal

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away from the body on an extremity

26
Q

palmar

A

bottom of the front foot

27
Q

plantar

A

bottom of the hind foot

28
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dorsal to plantar/palmar

A

top of the foot

29
Q

macroscopic anatomy is also known as

A

gross anatomy

30
Q

the branch of science that deals with the functions of the body is called

A

physiology

31
Q

the branch of science that deals with the form and structure is called

A

anatomy

32
Q

Bones and joints make up the _____ system

A

skeletal

33
Q

The anatomic direction describing the palm of your hand is known as

A

Palmar

34
Q

in humans (and other bipedal animals) _______ is used in place of ventral

A

anterior

35
Q

in humans (and other bipedal animals) _______ is used in place of dorsal

A

posterior

36
Q

(T/F) Homeostasis is maintained by the brain within all animals.

A

False

37
Q

What are the four states of matter?

A

gas, liquid, solid, plasma

38
Q

What does an atomic nucleus consist of?

A

protons and neutrons

39
Q

The shell around the atomic nucleus is formed by

A

electrons

40
Q

the atomic number is equivalent to the number of _____ within an atomic nucleus

A

protons

41
Q

when an atom gains or loses an electron it becomes an

A

ion

42
Q

when an atom gains or loses a neutron it is called an

A

isotope

43
Q

which of the following mixtures is heterogeneous;
colloids, suspensions, solutions, chemically bound molecules

A

colloids and suspensions

44
Q

(T/F) A compound has molecules that are chemically bonded together, while a mixture has molecules that are not bonded together

A

True

45
Q

Which of the following bonds is the weakest?
Covalent bonds, Ionic bonds, Hydrogen Bonds

A

Hydrogen Bonds

46
Q

(T/F) A reaction that requires energy to work is a endergonic reaction

A

True

47
Q

Which of the following is an INORGANIC molecule?
Sodium Chloride (salt), Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Cellulose (carbohydrate), Trypsin (enzymatic protein)

A

Sodium Chloride (salt)

48
Q

Which of the following is NOT a function of water within the animal body?
solvent, transport medium, temperature stabilizer, carry electricity, lubricant

A

Carry electricity

49
Q

Which of the following pH is MOST acidic?
2.0, 5.0, 7.2, 11.0

A

2.0

50
Q

Which is the most common chemical buffer in the animal body?
carbonic acid, amino acid, nucleic acid, fatty acid

A

carbonic acid

51
Q

Which of the following are ORGANIC molecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

A

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

52
Q

Which molecule is the largest?
Glucose, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose, Fiber

A

Fiber

53
Q

Which of the following macromolecules can function as hormones?
Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids

A

Proteins and Lipids

54
Q

An enzyme works on a _______ to create a product

A

substrate

55
Q

Which of the following nucleic acids is specific to RNA?
Adenine, Guanine, Uracil, Tymine

A

Uracil

56
Q

The process of creating ATP is called ___________

A

cellular respiration

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