Camelids (38) Flashcards
Dr. Nader
What is the name for the incisive tooth in the llama? Describe the adaptations and function
caniniform
adapted to be shaped like canine teeth - used for asserting dominance over other llamas
How many incisors do llamas have total - upper and lower arcades?
8 total
2 up top (1 each side)
6 on bottom (3 each side)
Label 1-5
- upper incisor tooth - caniniform
- lower incisor tooth - caniniform
- canine tooth
- premolars
- molars
What are the two venipuncture sites in the neck of the llama?
cranial part of neck
lower part of neck - have to try and avoid transverse processes
In the llama, the dorsal region of the jugular is protected by _______ of the [cranial/caudal] region of [cervical/thoracic] vertebrae
transverse processes
cranial
cervical
Label 1-6. What part of the neck is it?
- ventral process of 5th cervical vertebrae
- common carotid artery
- vagosympathetic trunk
- jugular vein
- esophagus
- trachea
about 5/7ths of the way down
T/F: Llamas are ruminants
FALSE - do not have rumens, technically hind-gut fermenters
How many chambers does a llama have?
3 (C-1, C-2, C-3)
Why are camelid stomachs NOT considered one like the ruminant?
because of the saccules inside - allows for fermentation of plants
Heads up - anatomy lab will have a llama skull in lab. Identify caniniform teeth!
will not ask Tridian
Label 1-6
- first caudal - C-1
- first cranial - C-1
- third - C-3
- spiral colon
- C-1
- saccules
What is this image showing?
saccules of llama stomach chambers
saccules at ventral region of C-1 or C-2
What is this?
camelid multi-chambered stomach