Anatomical Terms
This term refers to the region toward the head of an animal.
cranial (anterior)
This is the soft outer covering and largest organ of an animal.
These pigmented structures grow from follicles in the dermis and act as insulators.
hair and wool
The external portion of an animal’s ear, where ear tags are placed.
auricle
The word “cauda” means this in Latin.
Tail
The region toward the tail of the animal is called this.
caudal (posterior)
This thin, outer layer of the skin forms a barrier and produces keratin.
epidermis
These keratinous structures are found on avian species.
Feathers
These are the two external openings of the nose.
nares (nostrils)
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State Fair of Texas
The underside or belly of an animal is known as this.
ventral
This skin layer regulates temperature and supplies blood.
dermis
The tips or toes of mammals with hooves are called this.
Hooves
Long, stiff hairs around the nostrils or face, also called whiskers.
vibrissae
The word “venter” means this.
Abdomen
The back of an animal, opposite of ventral, is called this.
dorsal
The innermost skin layer that attaches skin to muscle and bone.
hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)
The small additional hoof located farther up the leg is called this.
Dewclaw
Openings leading to mammary glands, called udders in cows, sheep, and goats.
mammary papilla
The word “proximus” means this.
near
This term means “nearest to a point of reference,” opposite of distal.
proximal
Name two keratin products produced by the epidermis.
hair, wool, hooves, horns, or feathers (any two)
Permanent projections on the head of hoofed animals used for defense and mating.
Horns
A flexible appendage containing coccygeal vertebrae, used for communication and brushing away insects.
Tail
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Angus