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Vet A&P Chapter 4

Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4

TermDefinition
Abduction Movement of a body part away from midline of the body
Acetabulum (as-eh-TAB-you-lum) Deep, cup-shaped socket in the pelvis that receives the head of the femur to form the hip joint.
Adduction Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.
Amphiarthrosis (am-fee-ar-THRO-sis) A slightly moveable joint. This is the classification name for a cartilaginous joint.
Appendicular skeleton Skeleton of the limbs and their attachments to the trunk.
Arthritis Inflammation of a joint that often involves degeneration of articular cartilage, changes in synovial fluid, and reduced joint mobility.
Articular cartilage Smooth cartilage that covers the ends of bones where they meet in a joint.
Articular surface Smooth bone surface where bones meet to form a joint.
Axial skeleton Bones forming the central axis of the body, including the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.
Ball-and-socket joint Synovial joint where a rounded bone end fits into a socket, allowing movement in many directions.
Canaliculi (kan-al-IK-you-lie) Tiny channels in bones that allow osteocytes to exchange nutrients and waste.
Cancellous bone (KAN-sel-us) Spongy, lightweight bone inside bones with a honeycomb structure.
Carpus Wrist joint made up of carpal bones.
Cartilaginous joint (kar-til-AJ-in-us) Joint where bones are connected by cartilage and allow slight movement.
Caudal vertebrae Vertebrae that form the tail.
Cervical vertebrae Neck vertebrae (C1-C7)
Circumduction Circular limb movement that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
Compact bone Dense outer bone layer that provides strength and protection.
Cranium Part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain.
Diarthrosis (die-ar-THRO-sis) A freely movable joint. This is the classification name for a synovial joint.
Endochondral bone formation Bone development in which cartilage is gradually replaced by bone.
Endosteum (en-DOS-tee-um) Membrane lining the inner surfaces of bone.
Ethmoid bone Skull bone between the nasal cavity and the brain.
Extension Movement that straightens a joint and increases its angle.
Femur Long bone of the thigh from hip to stifle.
Fibrous joint Joint where bones are held by fibrous tissue and do not move.
Fibula Smaller lateral bone of the lower hind limb that runs alongside the tibia.
Flexion Movement that bends a joint and decreases its angle.
Foramen (fo-RAY-men) Opening a bone for nerves or blood vessels to pass through.
Fossa Depression or hollow area on a bone surface.
Frontal bones Cranial bones forming the forehead and part of the eye sockets.
Gliding joint Synovial joint where bone surfaces slide over one another.
Hematopoiesis (hee-mat-oh-poy-EE-sis) Describes tissue that produces blood cells, mainly red bone marrow.
Haversian canal Central canal in compact bone that contains blood vessels and nerves.
Haversian system Structural unit of compact bone made of concentric layers around a central canal. Also called an osteon.
Hinge joint Synovial joint that allows flexion and extension in one plane.
Humerus Long bone of the upper front limb from shoulder to elbow.
Hyoid bone Small bones that support the tongue and larynx.
Ilium Largest cranial bone of the pelvis.
Incisive bones Facial bones at the front of the upper jaw that hold upper incisors.
Incus One of the three auditory bones that helps transmit sound.
Interparietal bones Small cranial bones between the parietal and occipital bones in some species.
Intervertebral disc Fibrocartilage cushion between vertebrae that absorbs shock and allows movement.
Intramembranous ossification Bone formation that develops directly from connective tissue without a cartilage template.
Ischium (IS-kee-um) Caudal bone of the pelvis that forms part of the pelvic floor.
Joint Place where two or more bones meet.
Joint capsule Fibrous structure that surrounds a synovial joint and contains synovial fluid.
Lacrimal bones Facial bones near the tear ducts that form part of the orbit.
Ligament Tough connective tissue that connects bone and stabilizes joints.
Long bone Bone that is longer than it is wide, with a shaft and enlarged ends.
Lumbar vertebrae Lower back vertebrae located between the thoracic spine and sacrum.
Malleus Auditory bone attached to the eardrum.
Mandible Lower jaw bone.
Maxilla Upper jaw bone.
Meniscus Crescent-shaped fibrocartilage in joints like the stifle that adds cushioning and stability.
Metacarpal bones Bones between the carpus and digits in the front paw.
Metatarsal bones Bones between the tarsus and digits in the hind paw.
Nasal bones Facial bones forming the bridge of the nose.
Occipital bones Bones forming the back and base of the skull.
Osteoblast Bone-forming cell that builds new bone matrix.
Osteoclast Bone-resorbing cell that breaks down old or damaged bone.
Osteocyte Mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue.
Osteoprogenitor cells Stem cells that can develop into osteoblasts during growth or repair.
Ossification Process of bone formation and hardening
Palatine bones Facial bones forming the back part of the hard palate.
Parietal bones Cranial bones forming the top and sides of the skull.
Patella Kneecap, a sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon that protects the stifle.
Pelvic limb Anatomical term for the hind limb, including bones from the pelvis through the digits.
Pelvis Bony structure connecting the hind limbs to the spine.
Periosteum Tough membrane covering the outer surface of bones.
Phalanges Bones of the digits.
Pivot joint Synovial joint that allows rotational movement around a single axis.
Process Projection on a bone that serves as an attachment point.
Pterygoid bones Facial bones located behind the upper jaw in the throat region.
Radius Cranial bone of the forearm that bears most weight.
Red bone marrow Blood cell-producing marrow found mainly in cancellous bone.
Rib Curved bone that forms the thoracic cage and protects the heart and lungs.
Sacrum Fused vertebrae that connect the spine to the pelvis.
Scapula Shoulder blade, a flat bone that forms part of the shoulder joint.
Sesamoid bone Small bone embedded in a tendon that reduces stress on the tendon.
Skull Bony framework of the head made of cranial and facial bones.
Spinal column Series of vertebrae from skull to tail that protect the spinal cord.
Sphenoid bone Central cranial bone forming part of the skull base.
Stapes Small auditory bone that transmits sound to the inner ear.
Sternum Breastbone that connects ribs and supports the chest.
Synarthrosis (sin-ar-THRO-sis) An immovable joint. This is the classification name or a fibrous joint.
Synovial fluid Thick lubricating fluid inside synovial joints that reduces friction.
Synovial joint Freely movable joint with a joint cavity, capsule, and synovial fluid.
Synovial membrane Inner lining of the joint capsule that produces synovial fluid.
Tarsus Ankle joint of the hind limb, also called the hock.
Temporal bones Cranial bones on the sides of the skull that house ear structures.
Thoracic limb Anatomical term for the front limb, including scapula through digits.
Thoracic vertebrae Chest vertebrae that articulate with ribs.
Tibia Larger weight-bearing bone of the lower hind limb.
Turbinates Scroll-like bones inside the nasal cavity that warm and filter air.
Ulna Caudal bone of the forearm that forms the elbow point.
Vertebra A single bone of the spinal column. The plural form is vertebrae.
Volkmann canals Canals that run perpendicular to Haversian canals and carry blood vessels and nerves.
Vomer bone Thin facial bone forming part of the nasal septum.
Yellow bone marrow Fat-storing marrow in adult bones that can convert back to red marrow if needed.
Zygomatic bones Facial bones forming the cheek and part of the orbit.
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