Question 1

Which end of a donkey's tail attaches to the body?

Accepted Answer

The proximal end of a donkey's tail (or any appendage) is the end that is closest to the point of attachment to the body.

Question 2

Gross anatomy is also known as

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Gross anatomy is the study of the visible and observable structures of the body without the aid of a microscope, also known as macroscopic anatomy. Microscopic anatomy, on the other hand, involves the study of structures that cannot be seen without a microscope. Regional anatomy focuses on specific regions or areas of the body, while systemic anatomy studies the various organ systems of the body.

Question 3

The knee of hoofed animals is called the

Accepted Answer

The knee of hoofed animals, particularly in horses, is referred to as the carpus.

Question 4

The outer surface of a cow's leg that is facing away from its body is the __ surface.

Accepted Answer

The lateral surface of a cow's leg is the outer surface, which faces away from its body. The dorsal surface refers to the top or back, the medial surface refers to the inner surface, and the ventral surface refers to the underside or belly region.

Question 5

The area at the base of the neck between the front legs that covers the cranial end of the sternum is called the

Accepted Answer

The area described is commonly known as the brisket in veterinary anatomy terminology.

Question 6

If you were told to look for a cut on the palmar surface of a dog's leg, where would you look?

Accepted Answer

The palmar surface refers to the back surface of the front leg below the carpus in animals, similar to the palm of a human hand.

Question 7

The shoulder of a camel is __ to its carpus.

Accepted Answer

The carpus is located closer to the distal end of the limb, while the shoulder is located closer to the proximal end. Therefore, the shoulder of a camel is proximal to its carpus.

Question 8

If you were told to look for a tumor on the dorsal surface of a pig's hind leg, where would you look?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

All the organs in the thoracic cavity are covered by a thin membrane called the

Accepted Answer

The organs in the thoracic cavity, such as the lungs and heart, are covered by a thin membrane called the pleura. The peritoneum is a membrane that covers organs in the abdominal cavity, viscera refers to the organs collectively, and vitellus is a term used in embryology to refer to the yolk in an egg. Therefore, only choice B (pleura) is the correct answer.

Question 10

The type of tissue that forms sweat glands is __ tissue.

Accepted Answer

Sweat glands are formed from epithelial tissue, which is specialized for secretion. This tissue type lines the inner and outer surfaces of the body, and glandular epithelial tissue has evolved to produce and secrete substances.

Question 11

Bone is considered what type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

Bone is classified as connective tissue because it provides support and structure to the body, connecting and anchoring various organs and tissues together.

Question 12

How many basic tissue types are found in an animal's body?

Accepted Answer

There are four basic tissue types found in an animal's body: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.

Question 13

The reference plane that runs down the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal left and right halves is the

Accepted Answer

The median plane runs down the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal left and right halves. The dorsal plane divides the body into dorsal (back) and ventral (front) halves, the sagittal plane is any plane parallel to the median plane, and the transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) halves.

Question 14

The directional term that means "toward the head" but not on the head is

Accepted Answer

The directional term that means "toward the head" but not on the head is cranial. Caudal means "toward the tail," rostral refers specifically to structures in the head or face, and superficial refers to structures on the surface of the body.

Question 15

The proximal-distal dividing line on the rear leg is the

Accepted Answer

The proximal-distal dividing line on the rear leg is the tarsus, which is equivalent to the ankle in humans.

Question 16

An animal's ears are located __ to its eyes.

Accepted Answer

The term "caudal" refers to a position towards the back or tail end of the body, which is where the ears are located relative to the eyes in most animals.

Question 17

A dog is standing on the exam table with its front legs up on the chest of its owner. Which surface of the dog is touching the examination table?

Accepted Answer

The plantar surface of the dog is touching the examination table because the dog is standing on its hind legs.

Question 18

The process by which physiologic processes collectively and actively maintain balance in the structures, functions, and properties of the body is known as

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. This is achieved through various physiological processes that work together to regulate factors such as temperature, pH, and nutrient levels. Hemostasis refers specifically to the process of stopping bleeding, while holism refers to the idea that the body should be viewed as a whole system rather than as individual parts. Health is a broader concept that encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being.

Question 19

An example of a group of tissues working together for a common purpose is

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The reference plane that divides the body into cranial and caudal parts that are not necessarily equal is the

Accepted Answer

The transverse plane, also known as the horizontal plane or cross-sectional plane, divides the body into cranial and caudal parts. This plane is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is positioned at a right angle to the sagittal and frontal planes.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology