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The Skeleton
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1Label the anatomy of the tooth

- AEnamel
- BDentine
- CPulp
- Dnerve and blood supply
- Ecrown
- Froot
2The axial skeleton is the skull, [blank_start]ribcage and vertebral column[blank_end].
The appendicular skeleton is the limbs, [blank_start]pelvis and pectoral girdle[blank_end].
The splanchnic skeleton relates to viscera - for example, the bone in the [blank_start]penis[blank_end] and the bones in the [blank_start]ear[blank_end].- Aribcage and vertebral column
- Bpelvis and pectoral girdle
- Cpenis
- Dear
- Efoot
- Ffingers
3What tooth is known as the carnassial in the maxilla?
- A4th pre molar
- B3rd pre molar
- C1st pre molar
- D1st molar
4What tooth is known as the carnassial in the mandible?
- A1st pre molar
- B2nd pre molar
- C2nd molar
- D1st molar
5What is the joining at the base of the mandible called?
- Amandibular symphysis
- Bmandibular joint
- Cmandibular suture
- Dmandibular junction
6What is the name for the gap where the canines would be in the horse?
- Adiastema
- Bocclusion
- Cperiodontal space
- Ddeciduous space
7[blank_start]Open rooted teeth[blank_end] continually grow throughout life.
The function of the [blank_start]hyoid apparatus[blank_end] is to move the epiglottis across the trachea to prevent food going into the lung whilst swallowing. It also supports the tongue and elevates the [blank_start]larynx[blank_end].
[blank_start]Malocclusions[blank_end] mean malposition of the teeth which prevents alignment of the teeth or jaw.- AOpen rooted teeth
- Bdeciduous
- Cpermanent
- Dhyoid apparatus
- Ethyroid apparatus
- Fquadrate bone
- Glarynx
- HMalocclusions
- Idiastema
8There are five vertebrae groups. How many are in each (for a dog or cat)?
1. Cervical [blank_start]7[blank_end]
2. Thoracic [blank_start]13[blank_end]
3. Lumbar [blank_start]7[blank_end]
4. Sacral [blank_start]3[blank_end] (fused)
5. Coccygeal/caudal [blank_start]16[blank_end] - [blank_start]21[blank_end]- A7
- B13
- C7
- D3
- E16
- F21
9Label the typical vertebra below

- Adorsal spine
- Bventral spine
- Cneural arch
- Dneural crest
- Eneural foramen
- Fbody
- Gtransverse process
- Hlateral process
- Ispine of vertebra
10Label and name these 2 specific vertebrae

- Adens or odontoid peg
- BAtlas - allows head to nod
- CAxis - head moves from side to side
- Dlumbar process
- Edorsal spine
11These particular vertebrae have no transverse processes.
They have tall dorsal spines that point caudally.
Which vertebrae are they?- AFirst 5 thoracic vertebrae
- BFirst 9 thoracic vertebrae
- CCervical vertebrae
- DLast 6 lumbar vertebrae
12The anticlinal vertebra is the _____ thoracic vertebra.
- A12th
- B9th
- C8th
- D10th
13The cartilaginous attachments on the ____ and _____ thoracic ribs form the costal arch.
- A11th and 12th
- B9th and 12th
- C8th and 10th
- D10th and 12th
14The wide [blank_start]transverse processes[blank_end] on the lumbar vertebrae support the [blank_start]abdominal[blank_end] muscles.
The [blank_start]sacral[blank_end] vertebrae are situated between the wings of the [blank_start]ilia[blank_end] of the pelvis.
The sacrum attaches to the [blank_start]sacro[blank_end]-iliac joint - a.k.a the [blank_start]ilio[blank_end]-sacral joint.- Atransverse processes
- Bdorsal spines
- Cvertebral bodies
- Dabdominal
- Egluteal
- Fchest
- Gsacral
- Hcervical
- Ilumbar
- Jilia
- Kacromium
- Lolecranon
- Mischium
- Nsacro
- Oilio
15The unpaired bone in the skull that surrounds the foramen magnum is the:
- Aoccipital bone
- Btemporal bone
- Czygomatic arch
- Dfrontal bone
16The bone that forms the roof of the mouth on the ventral aspect of the skull is the:
- Asphenoid
- Bpalatine
- Cparietal
- Dmaxilla
17The bone that houses the eye is called the:
- Atemporal
- Borbit
- Cparietal
- Dtympanic bullae
18The scrolls of the bone found in the nasal cavities is called the:
- Asphenoid
- Bchonchae or turbinates
- Cparietal
- Dlacrimal
19How many teeth does the adult dog have?
- A16
- B26
- C28
- D42
20The two groups of teeth absent in the hamster are the:
- Aincisors and canines
- Bcanines and premolars
- Ccanines and molars
- Dpremolars and molars
21What type of skull shape is seen in the greyhound?
- Abrachycephalic
- Bmesocephalic
- Cmesatocephalic
- Ddoliocephalic
22The position of the spinous process (dorsal spine) on the 3rd thoracic vertebra points...
- Acranially
- Bcaudally
- Cstraight upwards
23The position of the spinous process (dorsal spine) on the 10th thoracic vertebra points:
- Acranially
- Bcaudally
- Cstraight upwards
24The position of the spinous process (dorsal spine) on the 12th thoracic vertebra points:
- Acranially
- Bcaudally
- Cstraight upwards
25Which vertebrae are movable in the bird? (the rest form the synsacrum and are attached together)
- Acervical
- Bthoracic
- Clumbar
- Dsacral
26The number of true or sternal ribs is:
- A4
- B6
- C8
- D9
27The number of false or asternal ribs is:
- A4
- B6
- C8
- D9
28The longest rib is the:
- A7th
- B9th
- C10th
- D13th
29The shortest rib is the:
- A7th
- B9th
- C10th
- D13th
30The number of bones found in the sternum is
- A7
- B8
- C9
- D10
31The name of the first sternebrae is the
- Amanubrium
- Bcapitulum
- Cxiphoid process
- Dacromium process
32The bones of the skull are known to be
- Aflat
- Blong
- Cirregular
- Dshort
33The bones of the vertebrae are known to be
- Aflat
- Blong
- Cirregular
- Dshort
34The bones of the sternum are known to be
- Aflat
- Birregular
- Clong
- Dshort
35A diarthrodial joint is found within/between the
- Askull sutures
- Bstifle
- Cpelvic bones
- Dvertebrae
36The bone that forms the point of hock is called the
- Acalcaneous
- Btibial tarsus
- Cscaphoid bone
- Daccessory bone
37In which joint would you find the teres ligament?
- Astifle
- Bhip
- Celbow
- Dshoulder
38How many bones make up the carpal joint?
- A5
- B7
- C8
- D9
39Tick the structures running through the pelvic canal (there are 5)
- Adescending colon
- Bascending colon
- Cbody of bladder
- Dneck of bladder
- Eurethra
- Fvas deferens
- Gprostate gland
- Hureters
- Itransverse colon
40Which joint contains collateral and cruciate ligaments?
- Ashoulder
- Bstifle
- Chock
- Delbow
41How many bones and in what numbers of rows is the tarsal joint made up of
- A5 in 2 rows
- B5 in 3 rows
- C7 in 2 rows
- D7 in 3 rows
42The fibula tarsus is also known as:
- Acalcaneous
- Bgastrocnemius
- Ctalus
- Dscaphoid
43What muscle is attached to the fibula tarsus?
- Aquadriceps
- Bgastrocnemius
- Canterior tibialis
- Dsemitendinosus
44How many bones and in what number of rows is the carpal joint made up of
- A5 in 2 rows
- B5 in 3 rows
- C7 in 2 rows
- D7 in 3 rows
45Which bone is the patella ligament attached to?
- Afemur
- Btibia
- Cfibula
- Dcalcaneous
46What bone do the tricep muscles insert on to?
- Ahumerus
- Bradius
- Culna
- Daccessory carpal bone
47Which bone articulates with the glenoid cavity?
- Ahumerus
- Bradius
- Culna
- Daccessory carpal bone
48Label the diagram of the pelvis

- Apelvic canal
- Bilium
- Cacetabulum for femoral head
- Dischium
- Epubic symphysis
- Fsacrum would be here
49Match the joint terms with their definition:
Synovial joints: a.k.a [blank_start]diarthrodial joints[blank_end]: much movement
Cartilaginous joints: a.k.a [blank_start]amphiarthrodial joints[blank_end]: some movement
Fibrous joints: a.k.a [blank_start]synarthodial joints[blank_end]: no movement- Adiarthrodial joints
- Bamphiarthrodial joints
- Csynarthodial joints
50Match the bones of the skull with their brief description:
[blank_start]Cranium[blank_end]: Houses the skull
[blank_start]Maxilla[blank_end]: Houses the upper teeth
[blank_start]Foramen Magnum[blank_end]: spinal cord enters and leaves cranial cavity through this
[blank_start]Occipital condyles[blank_end]: skull and atlas articulate here
[blank_start]Jugular processes[blank_end]: muscle attachment points
[blank_start]Tympanic bullae[blank_end]: rounded protuberances where the external ear canal attaches to the skull, middle and inner ear inside
[blank_start]Palatine bone[blank_end]: extending to maxilla and incisive bones, roof of mouth to nose
[blank_start]Frontal bone[blank_end]: forehead, top of vault of cranium, contains frontal sinuses
[blank_start]Parietal bone[blank_end]: back of cranium
[blank_start]Orbit[blank_end]: bony eyeball cavity
[blank_start]Nasal bone[blank_end]: above nasal chambers
[blank_start]Zygomatic arch[blank_end]: cheek bone
[blank_start]Temporal bone[blank_end]: not palpable in dog, behind tympanic bullae
[blank_start]Mandibles[blank_end]: (dentaries), lower jaw- ACranium
- BMaxilla
- CForamen Magnum
- DOccipital condyles
- EJugular processes
- FTympanic bullae
- GPalatine bone
- HFrontal bone
- IParietal bone
- JOrbit
- KNasal bone
- LZygomatic arch
- MTemporal bone
- NMandibles
51Which dog has a brachycephalic skull?
- APug
- Blabrador
- Cgreyhound
- Ddalmation
52Which dog has a dolichoephalic skull?
- Agerman shepherd
- Blabrador
- Cgreyhound
- DFrench bull dog
53Which dog has a mesaticephalic skull?
- Alabrador
- Bwhippet
- CFrench bulldog
- DEnglish bulldog
54The carnassial tooth has how many roots?
- A4
- B5
- C2
- D3
55Match the number of teeth with the species
[blank_start]Kitten[blank_end] 26
[blank_start]Cat[blank_end] 30
[blank_start]Puppy[blank_end] 28
[blank_start]Dog[blank_end] 42
[blank_start]Foal[blank_end] 24
[blank_start]Horse[blank_end] 40 (or 42 with wolf teeth)
[blank_start]Small rodents[blank_end] 16
[blank_start]Guinea pigs + chinchillas[blank_end] 20
[blank_start]Rabbit[blank_end] 28- AKitten
- BCat
- CPuppy
- DDog
- EFoal
- FHorse
- GSmall rodents
- HGuinea pigs + chinchillas
- IRabbit
56Dental hygiene:
There can be a slight build up of [blank_start]plaque[blank_end] - this is a biofilm or mass of bacteria on the tooth. This can lead to [blank_start]a dental calculus[blank_end], which is when the plaque [blank_start]mineralises[blank_end].- Aplaque
- Ba dental calculus
- Cmineralises
- Dsolidifies
- Echanges colour
57Dental hygiene:
A [blank_start]gingival sulcus[blank_end] can be probed and this determines how much [blank_start]gingivitis[blank_end] is present, depending on how much [blank_start]bleeding occurs[blank_end].
Caries, a.k.a. [blank_start]cavities[blank_end] are when the tooth decays - specific bacteria produce acid that destroy the [blank_start]enamel[blank_end] and then the [blank_start]dentin[blank_end].
[blank_start]Periodontal probing[blank_end] allows the vet to see how firmly the tooth is in the socket. If loose, then [blank_start]infections[blank_end] are more likely.
The active ingredient in cat mouth wash is [blank_start]chlorhexydine[blank_end] and remember that [blank_start]fluoride[blank_end] levels in human tooth paste are too high for use on animals.- Agingival sulcus
- Bgingivitis
- Cbleeding occurs
- Dcavities
- Eenamel
- Fdentin
- GPeriodontal probing
- Hinfections
- Ichlorhexydine
- Jfluoride
58There are ____ pairs of ribs.
- A12
- B11
- C14
- D13
59The first ___ ribs are true ribs.
- A8
- B7
- C10
- D9
60The last ___ ribs are false or asternal.
Their cartilages form the costal arch.- A3
- B4
- C5
- D2
61The ___ pair of ribs are floating.
- A14th
- B11th
- C13th
- D12th
62The ___ rib is the longest.
- A8th
- B10th
- C9th
- D5th
63The ___ rib is the shortest.
- A12th
- B13th
- C11th
- D1st
64The sternum is made up of __ bones called Sternebrae.
- A9
- B6
- C7
- D8
65The manubrium is the first sternebrae.
The xiphoid process is the last sternebrae.- ATrue
- BFalse
66Which hole in the pelvis has the nerves and blood supply running through it?
- Apelvic canal
- Bobturator foramen
- Cacetabulum
- Dforamen magnum
67Which area of the pelvis is the socket for the femur and also the place where the pubic, ischium and ilium join?
- Aobturator foramen
- Bacetabulum
- Cpelvic canal
- Dpubic symphysis
68The femoral head is held in place by the .... ligament.
- ARound
- BPatella
- CTeres
- DObturator
69The femur has a greater trochanter at the proximal end and this is where the ____ muscle attaches.
- AGluteal
- BQuadriceps
- CSemitendinosus
- DGastrocnemius
70There are 2 sesamoid bones in the stifle joint.
The patella is embedded in the _______ tendon and is also the insertion point of the ____ muscle.- AQuadriceps
- Bgastrocnemius
- Cgluteal
- Dsemitendinosus
71The other sesamoid bone is the fabellae. There are actually 2 for each stifle joint.
They are the origins of the ____ muscle.- AGastrocnemius
- BQuadriceps
- CSemitendinosus
- DGracilis
72The tibia has a tibial crest which provides the attachment of the __________.
- Apatella ligament
- Bgastrocnemius
- Csemitendinosus
- Dteres ligament
73The Hock or Tarsal Joint
The tibia articulates with the tibial tarsus a.k.a. the [blank_start]talus[blank_end].
The fibula articulates with the fibula tarsus a.k.a. the [blank_start]calcaneous[blank_end].
The Achilles tendon is the insertion point of the [blank_start]gastrocnemius muscle[blank_end] (and a couple of other muscles). The Achilles tendon attaches at the point of [blank_start]hock[blank_end] a.k.a the calcaneous.
Working proximally -> distally, the [blank_start]tibia and fibula[blank_end] attach to the 2 tarsal bones mentioned above. Then there are [blank_start]5[blank_end] other tarsal bones ([blank_start]7[blank_end] in total), followed by 4 metatarsals (in a dog +/- dewclaw). Attached to each of these are 3 [blank_start]phalanges[blank_end] which form the digits of the foot. They are often called distal, [blank_start]medial[blank_end] and proximal phalanges.- Atalus
- Bcalcaneous
- Cgastrocnemius muscle
- Dbiceps femoris muscle
- Ehock
- Fstifle
- Gknee
- Htibia and fibula
- I5
- J4
- K7
- Lphalanges
- Mprocesses
- Nmedial
- Olateral
- Pventral
74(Each blank answer filled in correctly, earns you 1 point)
The shoulder joint:
The scapula has a ridge running along it called the [blank_start]spine of the scapula[blank_end]. At its distal end there is a process called the [blank_start]acromium[blank_end] process. The cavity at the [blank_start]ventral[blank_end] part of the scapula is called the [blank_start]glenoid[blank_end] cavity and is the groove where the head of the [blank_start]humerus[blank_end] articulates with the scapula. It forms a [blank_start]synovial[blank_end] joint.- Aspine of the scapula
- Bolecranon
- Csplint bone
- Dacromium
- Eobturator
- Fventral
- Gmedial
- Hdorsal
- Iglenoid
- Jhumerus
- Kfemur
- Lradius
- Msynovial
- Nfibro-cartilage
75The intracondylar fossa on the humerus articulates with what bone, forming a hinge joint?
- Aradius
- Bfemur
- Culna
- Dscapula
76Which muscle attaches to the olecranon process?
- Atricep muscle
- Bbiceps femoris muscle
- Canterior tibialis
77Match the joint with its category.
Carpal and metacarpal bones: [blank_start]saddle joints[blank_end]
Carpal and tarsal bones: [blank_start]Plane joints[blank_end]
Hip and shoulder joints: [blank_start]ball and socket joints[blank_end]
Elbow joints: [blank_start]hinge joints[blank_end]
Stifle joints: [blank_start]condylar joints[blank_end]- Asaddle joints
- BPlane joints
- Cball and socket joints
- Dhinge joints
- Econdylar joints
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- Diploma Veterinary Nursing Year 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) Quiz on The Skeleton, created by Jessica Whittick on 30/06/2018.
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