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What does the sketeton do for mammals? 1 pt.a. movementb. shape and supportc. protectiond. active tissuesAnswer: b
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What do bones and muscle allow for? 1 pt.a. movementb. shape and supportc. protectiond. active tissuesAnswer: a
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What are bones? 1 pt.a. open spaces in the shellb. active tissues that adapt to changesc. framework that defines sized. thin conective tissuesAnswer: b
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Which one of the following is not a function of bones? 1 pt.a. structureb. protectionc. connective tissued. mineral reservee. blood cell productionAnswer: c
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How many bones does a typical dog have? 1 pt.a. 120b. 420c. 220d. 320Answer: d
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How many bones does a horse have? 1 pt.a. 105b. 205c. 305d. 405Answer: b
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Define appendicular skeleton. 2 pts.Answer: skeletal portion consisting of limb bones
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Define axial skeleton. 2 pts.Answer: skeletal portion consisting of skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum
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Define canine hip dysplasia. 2 pts.Answer: occurs when the ball and socket joint of a dog becomes diseased, resulting in a shallow rather than normally deep socket
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Define comminuted fracture. 2 pts.Answer: bone break in which bone shatters in fragments
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Define compound fracture. 2 pts.Answer: bone break in which an end of the bone punctures through the skin
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Define cranial drawer sign. 2 pts.Answer: a diagnostic test for a torn cruciate ligament
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Define degenerative joint disease. 2 pts.Answer: occurs when a joint becomes so worn that the cartilage lining the joint thins and dislocation can occur
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Define high rise syndrome. 2 pts.Answer: occurs when cats typically fracture their lower jaws during falls from tall buildings
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Define intervertebral disk disease. 2 pts.Answer: occurs when the center of the disk becomes less pliable and pressure between the vertebrae causes the disk center to rupture through the fibrous outer layer
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