Body Sytems
External Anatomy
Anatomical Terms
100


This system provides structure for the body.



What is the skeletal system?


100

This is the largest organ on the body.

What is skin?

100

This term refers to the region of the body towards the head.

What is cranial?

200

This system starts with Mastication.

What is the digestive system?

200

This appendage is used to swat away insects and indicate an animals emotion.

What is tail?

200

This term refers to the region of the body towards the tail.

What is caudal?

300


This system filters blood and removes wastes in livestock, producing urine in organs such as the kidneys.



What is the urinary system?


300

The outer portion of the ear where an ear tag is attached.

What is auricle?

300

This term refers to the region of the body towards the underline/stomach.

What is ventral?

400


This system moves oxygen and nutrients through a cow’s body using the heart and blood vessels.


What is the circulatory system?

400

Vibrissae are also known as.

What are whiskers?

400

This term refers to the region of the body towards the back.

What is dorsal?

500


This system coordinates responses to stimuli through the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.



What is the nervous system?

500

A keratinous structure that acts as an insulator and helps with temperature regulation.

What is hair/wool?

500

This term refers to the region of the body closest to a major point of reference.

What is proximal?

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