Animal Restraint and Handling
This type of restraint uses one's hands and body to maintain the patient in the desired position
What is manual restraint
This type of restraint involves the use of tranquilizers, sedatives, or anesthesia
What is chemical restraint
The study of the structure of living organisms
Anatomy
The study of cells
Cytology
Towards the head
Cranial
This position involves laying down the animal on its side
What is lateral recumbent position
This restraint equipment is preferred over a leash for a patient experiencing head and neck pain
What is a harness
Body components made out of different types of tissues
Organs
Groups of organs that work together to perform specific body functions
Organ systems
Towards the tail
Caudal
This piece of restraint equipment is a circular piece of plastic placed around the animal's head like a cone
What is an Elizabethan collar
This piece of equipment is used to make a burrito for feline patients to facilitate a examination
What is a towel
This is the lower jawbone
Mandible
This thin muscular tube transports food from the mouth to the stomach
Esophagus
Towards the middle
Medial
This piece of equipment can be used with aggressive patients, but is only used as a last resort. It is a long metal tubular handle with a wire that extends as a loop from the end of the tube.
What is a head snare
If your patient is not aggressive, remember this concept to ensure a low stress exam
Less is more
Known as the windpipe, this structure composed of cartilage rings helps maintain an open central cavity to pass air
Trachea
Large vein in the neck, often used for blood collection
Jugular vein
Further away from the center of the body
Distal
A canine who rolls on its back and exposes its abdomen is exhibiting what type of behavior?
Submissive
A feline patient who is purring and appears attentive and interested is conveying what type of body language?
Calm, comfortable
This landmark can be used to locate the thoracic inlet
Manubrium
The white surface of the eye
Sclera
Towards the front
anterior