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Vet School Anatomy Study Tips: Directional Terminology
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What type of joint is the canine DIP joint?

  • Saddle joint (correct)
  • Condylar joint
  • Spheroidal joint
  • Hinge joint

    • Which joint type allows for the greatest range of motion?

  • Saddle joint
  • Ball and socket joint (correct)
  • Hinge joint
  • Condylar joint

    • What is the function of the flexor retinaculum?

  • Facilitates gliding between a retinaculum and bone
  • Protects a tendon as it passes over bone
  • Provides stability to the carpal joints
  • Prevents bowing of tendons during contraction (correct)

    • Which structure holds down the flexor manica (SDF) tendon?

    <p>Palmar annular ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the joint that connects the humerus to the radius and ulna?

    <p>Humeroradioulnar joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is an example of a ball and socket joint?

    <p>Canine hip joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ligament that borders the carpal canal?

    <p>Palmar carpal ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure facilitates gliding between a retinaculum and bone?

    <p>Tendon sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is the elbow joint?

    <p>Hinge joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the joint that connects the metacarpals to the phalanges?

    <p>Metacarpophalangeal joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of menisci in synovial joints?

    <p>To allow for better bone fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint has a joint cavity that allows for full movement?

    <p>Synovial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the growth plate in long bones?

    <p>Physis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carpal bone articulates with MC4 and MC5?

    <p>Carpal 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a joint that connects three or more bones?

    <p>Compound joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the proximal bone of the thumb?

    <p>Pollux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint has limited movement due to cartilage connections?

    <p>Cartilaginous joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for small bones embedded within tendons or muscles?

    <p>Sesamoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the outer layer of the articular capsule?

    <p>Fibrous layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint allows for movement around a central axis?

    <p>Pivot joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of body weight is carried by the forelimbs?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle helps hold up the trunk/body on the forelimbs?

    <p>Pectoral mm. Serratus ventralis m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the 'wrist' region?

    <p>Carpal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'trans' mean?

    <p>Across</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the plane that divides the body into left and right halves?

    <p>Sagittal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the direction towards the head?

    <p>Cranial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the region of the arm?

    <p>Brachial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the direction away from the midline?

    <p>Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the region of the forearm?

    <p>Antebrachial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the region of the lower back?

    <p>Lumbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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