Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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pharynx

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The common passage way that leads to the respiratory and GI systems

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Horse RR

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8-16 RR

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Aveol

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Microscopic clusters of sacs where gas exchange happen

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periosteum

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the thin protective outer layer of the bone

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epiphyseal cartilage

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Where bone marrow will grow in length

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Adipose function

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stores excessive nutrients

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what muscle is contracted when the hackles are raised?

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Arrector pili

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melanocytes

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pigment cells

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sesamoid bone

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tiny bones found along free moving joints attached to tendons to reduce friction

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short bones

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cubonial, small about equal size in all directions and work as shock absorbers

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where does the bone form a joint with another bone

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articular surface

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12
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feline RR

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24-42

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metaphysis

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joints the diaphysis and the epiphysis

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Trachea

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has rings in a c shaped form made of cartilage to keep it’s shape

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bronchioles

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the shortest branches; smooth muscle

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hypodermis

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loose connective tissue w/ adipose tissue

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sphincter

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a ring of muscle that decreases the size of an opening

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adduction

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to move inward or toward the midsection of an animal

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epigottis

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the flap that covers the larynx when swallowing

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pleura

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a membrane that lines the lungs thoracic and diaphragm. It prevents friction

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plumo

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lungs

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blood function

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transports O2 and nutrients

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23
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Bovine RR

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12-36

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diaphragm

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a muscle located beneath the lungs

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where can you find epithelial tissue?
on the interior and exterior surfaces of the body
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pacinian corpuscles
detect pressure
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Bones function
provide structure
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physiology
describes the mechanism behind the function of the body and its various components
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synovial joint
freely moveable
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epiphysis
the enlarged end of the long bone where growth occurs
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Medullary cavity
the hollow area filled with bone marrow. where bone cells are produced
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diaphysis
the base of a long bone
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Fibrous joint
immoveable joint
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exocrine glands
secrete substances through ducts
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cartilage
composed of chondrocytes and fibers in a thick matrix. provides flexibility, cushioning and structure
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collagen function
provides strength
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Ambulation
reflexive stepping
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cartilaginous joint
slightly moveable
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meissner's corpuscles
detect cold
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appendicular skeleton
the skeleton of the limbs
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extension
increasing the angles between two bones
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canine RR
10-33
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endocrine
excretes hormones directly into blood stream
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bronchial tree
describes how the branches gets smaller
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axial skeleton
the skeleton on the midline of the body
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flat bones
flat thin bones used for protection
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dermis
made up of connective tissue w/ blood vessels, nerve endings, glands and hair follicles
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anatomy
the study of normal structure of various body organs and their location
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whiskers
detect movement
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septun
the groove between the nostrils
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endosteum
thin protective layer of the medullary cavity
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epidermis has
no blood vessels, and 4 additional layers
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bronchi
the branches that goes from your trachea to your lungs
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penumo
air
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abduction
the movement of something away from the animals midsection
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integumentary system
the outer covering of the body
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flexion
the decrease of the angle between two bones
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pneoea
breathing
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function of the epithelial tissue
to protect, form glands, absorb and secrete substances
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loose connective tissue function
to provide strength, support and elasticity
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specialized integument
grow from a specialized dermis and consists of cornified epidermal cells called keratin
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Bones of appendicular skeleton in order (front)
scapula,clavicle,humerus,ulna, radius,carpus, metacarpals, phalanges
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Bones of appendicular skeleton in order (back)
pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, Tarsus, metatarsals, phalanges
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bones of the axial skeleton in order
vertebrae, skull and sternum