Basics
All dogs possess identical___________ & __________.
Bone, Muscle
The ________ or foreface is the part of the skull that consists of the upper and lower jaws.
Muzzle
This part starts at the nape and ends at the withers.
Crest
Sometimes called the carpals, _________ are equivalent to the bones in your hands and feet - not counting fingers and toes. Located in both front and rear.
Pasterns
This is the portion of the back between the end of the rib cage and the beginning of the pelvic bone
Loin
This head type is the long and thin head seen in dog breeds like the Collie, Borzoi, and Saluki. Dogs with this type of head have really long muzzles and noses and usually have really good eye- sight or a keen sense of smell.
Dolichocephalic
__________ is an indentation where the eyes are located.
The orbit
This part is the top section of the foreleg from the withers to the elbow.
Shoulder
This refers to the side portion of the dog between the end of the chest and the rear leg.
Flank
These are sometimes present on dogs. (Like thumbs on your dog) They rarely show wear and require maintenance on a monthly basis.
Dewclaws
This head type is the exact opposite of dolichocephalic heads. ____________ heads are short with muzzles that often have a pushed-in look. Some dog breeds with this type of head have breathing problems due to the closeness of their features, and some have wrinkles that require frequent cleaning. Dogs with these heads include the Bulldog, Pug, and Pekingese.
Brachycephalic
The highest point of the skull at the back of the head and a prominent feature on some dogs.
Occiput
This part is the top point of the shoulders, making them the highest point along the dog's back.
Whithers
This refers to the joint that corresponds to the knee in humans. It sits on the front of the hind leg in line with the abdomen.
At the end of each toe is actually incorporated with part of the last bone of the toes.
Nails
This head type is medium-sized, as seen in the Samoyed, Brittanies, and Alaskan Malamutes.
Mesophilic
The bottom jaw bone?
Mandible
This part is where the neck joins the base of the skull in the back of the head.
Nape
This oddly shaped joint makes a sharp angle at the back of the dog's legs. It corresponds with your ankle.
Hock
What is the outer ear flap on a canine called
Pinna
Why is canine anatomy critical to know?
Anatomy is essential because we should know the muscles and bones in a pet, which allows us to handle the dog safely. When familiar with the natural movement of a pet, we can make handling them much more comfortable for both them and ourselves. In turn, this makes the pet more willing to cooperate. As well as prevent injuries.
The upper jawbone on the skull
Maxilla
This part in dogs, it runs from the head to the shoulders.
Neck
The rear joint the holds the legs to the pelvis.
Hips
This covers the eye's cornea internally to help protect from debris. Sometimes it becomes inflammed and is calle ___________
The third eyelid (Nictitating Membrane)
Cherry eye