Week 1 (Terminology and Cavities)

Question 1

Define the term ‘Cranial’

Answer 1

Towards the head/ front

Question 2

Define the term ‘Caudal’

Answer 2

Towards the tail/ back

Question 3

Define the term ‘Dorsal’

Answer 3

above the animal

Question 4

Define the term ‘Ventral’

Answer 4

below the animal

Question 5

Define the term ‘Lateral’

Answer 5

Side of animal

Question 6

Define the term ‘Medial’

Answer 6

middle of animal

Question 7

Define the term ‘Palmar’

Answer 7

underneath front paws

Question 8

Define the term ‘Rostral’

Answer 8

towards the nose

Question 9

Define the term ‘Plantar’

Answer 9

underneath back paws

Question 10

Define the term ‘Distal’

Answer 10

lower part of limbs

Question 11

Define the term ‘Proximal’

Answer 11

upper part of limbs

Question 12

What is the ‘Dorsal Plane’?

Answer 12

divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Question 13

What is the ‘Sagittal Plane’?

Answer 13

divides body into left and right sides

Question 14

What is the ‘Transverse Plane’?

Answer 14

divides the animal from lateral to medial

Question 15

What are 2 features of the Larynx?

Answer 15

the epiglottis forms part of the opening in the trachea, closing over the trachea when we swallow, prevents aspiration

Question 16

What Organs are in the Thoracic Cavity?

Answer 16

Trachea, Lungs, heart, Pleural cavities and oesophagus

Question 17

What Organs are in the Abdominal Cavity?

Answer 17

diaphragm, stomach, spleen, liver, reproductive organs, small and large intestine

Question 18

What Organs are in the Pelvic Cavity?

Answer 18

rectum, uterus and reproductive organs

Question 19

What is the function of the Thoracic Cavity?

Answer 19

protects organs and maintains thoracic pressure

Question 20

What is the function of the Abdominal Cavity?

Answer 20

stores organs and supports to facilitate their function- protecting animal body from infection