Functions
What is hematopoiesis and where does it occur?
Hematopoiesis is the production of red blood cells and occurs in the bone marrow within bones.
What does rostral mean?
Front.
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
7
Where are the coccygeal/caudal vertebrae found?
In the fleshy part of the tail.
What is the main, largest bone within the hoof?
Coffin Bone
What two minerals do bones store?
Calcium and phosphorus.
What does dorsal mean?
On the back or top.
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
18
What is the sternum more commonly known as, and where is it located?
It is known as the breastbone, and it is located on the cranioventral side of the ribs.
Which bones are in the forearm?
Ulna and radius.
What are ribs classified as, and what do they do?
They are flat bones and they protect vital organs.
What does ventral mean?
Underside.
How many sacral vertebrae are there?
5
Which vertebrae do the ribs correspond with?
What are the 3 parts of the appendicular skeleton?
Shoulders, pelvis and legs.
What do long bones do and where are they found?
Aid in locomotion and store minerals. They are found mainly in the limbs.
What do cranial and caudal mean?
Cranial means towards the head, caudal means away from the head, or towards the rear.
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
6
What are the 4 parts of the axial skeleton?
Cranium, vertebrae, ribs, sternum.
Which leg contains the femur, tibia, fibia, patella and tarsals?
Hind leg.
What are the five functions of the skeletal system?
1. Support Body
2. Facilitate Movement
3. Store Minerals
4. Hematopoiesis
Define proximal and distal.
Proximal is towards the trunk or point of origin, distal is away from the trunk or point of origin.
How many caudal/coccygeal vertebrae are there?
18 to 23
What is the order in which the sections of the vertebrae are placed? (list starting cranially, and move in a caudal direction)
Which leg contains the humerus, olecranon, ulna, radius and carpal bones?
Foreleg.