Bones
What are the four types of bones that make up an animal's body?
Flat
Irregular
Short
Long
Joints connect _______ to _______.
Bone to Bone
The top part of an animal's head is referred to as the ____________.
Poll.
The bone that makes up the animal's head is called ...
The bone that makes up an animal's jaw is called ...
Mandible
What is the bone referred to as that is in between the hips?
The pelvis
Which bones are the ones that protect important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, etc.
Flat Bones
Ligaments are the ....
The part right above the shoulder of an animal is referred to as the ...
Withers
The bone that makes up the shoulder of an animal is called ....
The bone that makes up the chest of an animal is called ...
Scapula
Sternum
What is the bone referred to as that makes up the fingers / toes of some of our animals?
The phalanges
Which type of bone is the one that protects the central nervous system?
The irregular bones -- vertebrae.
Tendons connect _________ to ___________.
Muscle to bone.
Flank
The bones that make up the front leg are considered ...
1. The bone that makes up the uppermost part of the leg --
2. The two bones that make up the middle part of the leg --
3. The bone that makes up the knee ...
4. The bone that makes up the front part of the leg below the knee --
Humorous
Radius / Ulna
Carpus
Metacarpus
What is the proper anatomical term for the belly button of animals?
The navel.
Please list each bone type and an example of each.
Long -- Legs / Arms
Short -- Wrist / Knees
Irregular -- Vertebrae
Flat -- Ribs, Skull, Sternum, Etc.
As an animal gets older, what happens to their joints? Be specific.
They get worn down with age and become more round / smooth.
The upper part of an animal's leg ...
The lower part of an animal's leg ...
Stifle
Cannon
The bones that make up the back leg are considered ...
1. The bone that makes up the uppermost part of the leg --
2. The two bones that make up the middle part of the leg --
3. The bone that makes up the knee ...
4. The bone that makes up the front part of the leg below the knee --
Femur
Tibia and Fibia
Tarsus
Metatarsus
Which animal species has the most closely related anatomy to humans?
Primates
What are the four things that bone are comprised of?
Minerals
Water
Fat
Protein
What are the three main types of joints and list an example of each.
Ball & Socket -- Hip / Shoulder
Gliding -- Fingers / Toes
Hinges -- Knees
The ankle portion of an animal is referred to as ...
The hips of an animal are referred to as the ...
Pastern
Pins
Please list the five parts of the vertebrae in order. Hint -- Remember our saying to help you!
Cervical Vertebrae (Neck)
Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
Sacral Vertebrae
Coccygeal Vertebrae (Tail)
Which livestock species has the most closely related internal anatomy to humans?
Pigs!