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Decks in this class (49)

Directional terms
Proximal distal definitions,
Cranial caudal definitions,
Dorsal ventral definitions
12  cards
Bones basics
What are visceral bones,
Chondral ossification,
Membranous ossification
13  cards
Epithelia
Simple epithelium examples,
Stratified epithelium examples,
Simple squamous epithelium function
11  cards
Radiography
Radiolucent definition,
Radiopacity definition,
What color is air on radiograph
20  cards
Bone & cartilage
Main roles of bone cartilage in m...,
What are the 3 bone cells and the...,
What are cartilage cells called w...
18  cards
joint anatomy
Types of generalised connective t...,
Types of specialised connective t...,
What are fibrous joints
8  cards
Embryology
Key stages of embryo development,
What is the process of gastrulation,
What do the 3 germ layers give ri...
17  cards
Connective tissue
What are the components of extra ...,
Properties of loose connective ti...,
Properties of regular dense conne...
12  cards
cytokines
Advantages disadvantages of conta...,
Advantages disadvantages of synap...,
Advantages disadvantages of parac...
9  cards
Inflammation
What is an inflammatory response,
What is an acute infection,
What is a chronic infection
5  cards
Stress fractures
Signs of stress fractures,
Causes of stress fractures in horses,
Preventing stress fractures
3  cards
Forces acting on bone
Describe compression force,
Describe tension force,
Describe torsion force
10  cards
Synovial joints
Name describe typical components ...,
List forces acting on synovial jo...,
Describe how different components...
12  cards
Tendons & ligaments
What is tendon made of,
What is ligament made of,
Basic structure function of tendons
6  cards
Major soft tissue groups
What is the action of epaxial mus...,
What is the action of hypaxial mu...,
What is the action of gluteal mus...
3  cards
Ultrasounds
Properties of ultrasounds,
Difference between ultrasound b m...,
Explain ultrasound reflection
17  cards
Muscle fibres
Properties of skeletal muscle fibres,
Label the image,
Label the image
29  cards
Muscle contraction
Differentiate between isotonic is...,
What is tetanic contraction,
Outline relationship between exte...
4  cards
Neuromuscular junctions
Label the image,
What happens at neuromuscular jun...,
What are t tubules
6  cards
Forelimb
Describe main muscle groups of fo...,
Label the diagram list functions,
Label the diagram list functions
16  cards
Avian adaptations
Label the image,
Describe muscles of bird wing,
Describe bird wing shapes
8  cards
Osteochondrosis
What is endochondral ossification,
What are cartilage canals in endo...,
What is osteochondrosis
7  cards
Racing greyhound
What are some physical attributes...,
What kind of muscle fibres do gre...,
What injuries are common in greyh...
4  cards
Hindlimb
Describe main muscle groups their...,
Label the image,
Label the stifle joint
8  cards
Equine species adaptations
Equine species specific adaptations,
Equine species specific problems
2  cards
Cats & dogs species adaptations
Cat key evolutionary adaptations,
Dog key evolutionary adaptations,
Compare cat dog musculoskeletal f...
5  cards
Reptile species adaptations
Explain some features of reptile ...,
Explain caudal tail autotomy,
Describe unique features of snake...
5  cards
Distal limb
Label the joints,
What is the light orange tendon,
What is the dark orange tendon
26  cards
Nervous system
What is the nervous system divide...,
Label the nerve fibre composition...,
Label the diagram
39  cards
Proprioception
Define proprioception,
What is conscious proprioception,
What is unconscious proprioception
5  cards
Spinal organisation
What are monosynaptic relfexes,
Fill in the reflex arc table,
What are the components of muscle...
7  cards
Axial skeleton
What are the types of bones joint...,
Label the bones,
Label the regions of the spine
4  cards
MRI & CT
What is mri,
What is ct,
Fill in the mri t1 t2 table
3  cards
Action potentials
What is resting membrane potential,
Describe permeability of neuronal...,
Explain function of na k atpase s...
6  cards
Pain
Define pain,
Describe the pain tracts,
What are some non conscious respo...
8  cards
Pharmacology
Define pharmacodynamics,
Define pharmacokinetics,
List considerations when selectin...
14  cards
Sympathetic vs parasympathetic ns
Fill in the divisions of ns table,
Fill in the table,
What organs does the sympathetic ...
12  cards
Biological rhythms
Define rhythm,
Define circadian rhythm,
Define infradian rhythm
8  cards
General somatic afferent system
Describe the conscious perception...
1  cards
Vision
What is lateral inhibition,
Explain lateral inhibition in the...,
What are bipolar cells
5  cards
Epilepsy
Define seizures,
Define epilepsy,
Define convulsions
10  cards
Cranial nerves
Fill in the cranial nerve table,
Label the cranial nerve exit point,
Mnemonic to learn cranial nerve f...
7  cards
Ventricular system
Label the diagram,
Label the diagram,
Label the diagram
12  cards
TSE
List examples of scrapie,
What are prions,
How are tses diagnosed
6  cards
The eye
Fill in the table,
What condition is this,
What condition is this
80  cards
The ear
Label the ear,
Describe outer ear anatomy,
Describe middle ear anatomy
13  cards
Sensory adaptations exotics
Explain significance of infrared ...,
Vomeronasal jacobson s organ stru...,
Describe fish eye anatomy
14  cards
Neurological examination
How can the optic nerve be tested,
How do you know if facial nerve i...,
How do you know if vestibulocochl...
20  cards
Neuropathology
What does this show,
What are routes of entry into the...,
Types of degenerative diseases
5  cards

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