Skeletal System
This category of bone shapes includes the tibia and the humerus.
What are long bones?
Longer, smoother hairs making up the top coat of the animal
What are primary (guard) hairs?
The Upper chambers of the heart
What are the atria?
exchange of gases
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
The normal body temperature of an adult cat?
What is 100.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit?
The proximal and distal ends of long bones
What are the epiphyses? (epiphysis singular)
The superficial layer of the skin; only 3-5 cell layers thick in dogs
What is the epidermis?
The atrioventricular valve on the right side of the heart
What is the Tricuspid valve?
What are the nares?
word meaning "itchy"
What is pruritis?
The dense, vascular connective tissue that covers the bone surface
What is the periosteum?
The layer containing blood vessels, hair follicles, nerves and glands
What is the dermis?
The two layer, fibroserous sac surrounding the outside of the heart
What is the pericardium?
musculocartilaginous structure connecting the pharynx to the trachea; contains the vocal folds/cords
What is the larynx?
The normal heart rate RANGE of an adult dog
What is 70-140 bpm (60-180)
Freely movable joints, for example the knee
What are synovial (diarthroses) joints?
the cells that produce pigment, giving skin and fur its color.
What are melanocytes?
The vein in the front limb commonly used as a venipuncture site
What is the cephalic vein?
flap of cartilage that covers the trachea when swallowing
What is the epiglottis?
the bluish discoloration of the skin from inadequate oxygenation of the blood
What is cyanosis?
The ribs equal the same number of _________vertebrae.
What are the thoracic vertebrae?
Sweat glands which in dogs and cats are generally found only in the foot pads.
What are eccrine (Merocrine) glands?
The vessels which carry deoxygenated blood away from the right side of the heart and to the lungs
What are the pulmonary arteries?
Components of the lower respiratory tract
What are the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli?
the normal respiratory rate Range of a healthy dog
What is 10-30 breaths per minute?