Camelids (38)

Question 1

What is the name for the incisive tooth in the llama? Describe the adaptations and function

Answer 1

caniniform

adapted to be shaped like canine teeth - used for asserting dominance over other llamas

Question 2

How many incisors do llamas have total - upper and lower arcades?

Answer 2

8 total

2 up top (1 each side)
6 on bottom (3 each side)

Question 3

Label 1-5

Answer 3

1. upper incisor tooth - caniniform
2. lower incisor tooth - caniniform
3. canine tooth
4. premolars
5. molars

Question 4

What are the two venipuncture sites in the neck of the llama?

Answer 4

cranial part of neck

lower part of neck - have to try and avoid transverse processes

Question 5

In the llama, the dorsal region of the jugular is protected by _______ of the [cranial/caudal] region of [cervical/thoracic] vertebrae

Answer 5

transverse processes

cranial

cervical

Question 6

Label 1-6. What part of the neck is it?

Answer 6

1. ventral process of 5th cervical vertebrae
2. common carotid artery
3. vagosympathetic trunk
4. jugular vein
5. esophagus
6. trachea

about 5/7ths of the way down

Question 7

T/F: Llamas are ruminants

Answer 7

FALSE - do not have rumens, technically hind-gut fermenters

Question 8

How many chambers does a llama have?

Answer 8

3 (C-1, C-2, C-3)

Question 9

Why are camelid stomachs NOT considered one like the ruminant?

Answer 9

because of the saccules inside - allows for fermentation of plants

Question 10

Heads up - anatomy lab will have a llama skull in lab. Identify caniniform teeth!

Answer 10

will not ask Tridian

Question 11

Label 1-6

Answer 11

1. first caudal - C-1
2. first cranial - C-1
3. third - C-3
4. spiral colon
5. C-1
6. saccules

Question 12

What is this image showing?

Answer 12

saccules of llama stomach chambers

saccules at ventral region of C-1 or C-2

Question 13

What is this?

Answer 13

camelid multi-chambered stomach