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Name the 5 bone classifications
Long
Short
Irregular
Flat
Sesamoid
What is a condyle?
A large round articular surface that is somewhat cylindrical.
What bones of the body are characterized by the 2 knuckle like condyles?
distal end of femur and humerus
What is a foraman?

(pl. foramina)
A hole in a bone that allows for the passage of blood vessels and nerves.
What is the the Foramen Magnum?
the major foramen located at the base/back of the skull that allows for the passage of the spinal cord to the brain
What is the obturator foramen?
foramen located on the pelvis. It is theorized that they are there to lighten the pelvis since very few blood vessels or nerves pass though here.
What is a groove?
long narrow furrow on a bone that accommodates a tendon, bone or nerve.
What is a trochanter?
Large blunt, roughened process on the FEMUR where leg muscles attach
What is a tubercule?
Bony process on HUMERUS for attachment of ligaments, tendons and or muscles
What is the ischiatic tuberosity?
the bony process/end of the ischium on the pelvis (the "sit" bones)
What is the tibial tuberosity?
bony process on front of tibia ("shin" bones)
Define Axial skeleton
The bones of the head and trunk that are located along the central axis of the body. Consist of bones and cartilage that protect soft structures of head, neck & trunk. Ex-skull, spine
Define Appendicular skeleton
bones of the limbs, including limb girdles (scapula and pelvis)
Define Visceral skeleton
bones that form and are embedded in soft tissue/organs
ex: Os cordis-bone in heart of sheep and cattle that supports heart valves
Os Rostri-bone in nose of pigs
Os Penis-bone in penis of some carnivores like dogs, raccoons, walruses and beavers
Occipital bone is located where?
back of the skull
What are the maxilla and mandible?
the upper and lower jaw
What is the zygomatic arch?
lower part of eye orbit, cheekbone in small animals
What is the Vertebral formula for Canines and felines?
C7 T13 L7 S3 Cy3-24
What is the vertebral formula for Equines?
C7 T18 L6 S5 Cy15-21
How many pair of ribs in a dog or cat?

How many in the horse?
13 pairs

18 pairs
How does the radius and ulna differ in the horse versus dogs and cats?
In horses, these bones are not 2 separate bones but instead are fused.
The horse is missing which metacarpal bones?
I and V are no longer present in horses
In most animals, the accessory carpal bone sits medially or laterally?
The accessory carpal bone sits laterally
Name the 3 metacarpal bones of the Equine along with their common names
Metacarpal bone II-medial splint bone

Metacarpal bone III-cannon bone

Metacarpal bone IV-lateral splint bone
Name the 3 digits/phalanges of the Equine
Proximal Phalanx-P1, long pastern bone

Middle Phalanx-P2, short pastern bone

Distal Phalanx-P3, P3 coffin bone
Where are the Proximal sesamoid bones located?
behind the Proximal phalanx, P1 bone
Where is the Distal sesamoid bone located?
Behind the P3 bone. AKA the Navicular bone
What is the Os Coxae?
The entire pelvis (hip, coxal bones, pelvis)
True or false?

The fibula is a reduced bone in Equines similar to the radius and ulna of the thoracic limb?
true