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WorksheetsVeterinary Anatomical & Directional Terms
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 44mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the common anatomical term used for the tarsus, or tarsal joint in animals?
a)
stifle
b)
hock
c)
flank
d)
Knee
2.
The common term for thorax is:
a)
stomach
b)
ribs
c)
chest
d)
shoulder
3.
The cranial entrance into the chest cavity is known as the:
a)
thoracic inlet
b)
axillary entrance
c)
inguinal inlet
d)
umbilicus
4.
The term for "pertaining to the head":
a)
cranial
b)
rostral
c)
brachy
d)
cephalic
5.
Farthest from the midline or beginning of a structure:
a)
proximal
b)
digital
c)
distal
d)
palmar
6.
Toward the midline:
a)
median
b)
medial
c)
midsagittal
d)
lateral
7.
The belly or underside of a body or part:
a)
dorsal
b)
rostral
c)
anterior
d)
ventral
8.
The area between the chest and pelvis. AKA belly.
a)
groin
b)
abdomen
c)
axillary region
d)
thoracic inlet
9.
Toward the nose, or the nose end of the head:
a)
pinna
b)
cephalic
c)
cranial
d)
rostral
10.
Bottom (caudal) surface of the rear paw, hoof, or foot:
a)
plantar
b)
dorsal
c)
palmar
d)
distal
11.
Away from the midline:
a)
sternal
b)
dorsal
c)
lateral
d)
medial
12.
hip area:
a)
groin
b)
axillary
c)
abdomen
d)
Pelvis
13.
The plane that divides the body into cranial and caudal parts:
a)
sagittal plane
b)
dorsal plane
c)
midsagittal plane
d)
transverse plane
14.
The bottom (caudal) surface of the front paw, hoof, or foot:
a)
palmar
b)
pelvis
c)
pinna
d)
plantar
15.
Femorotibial and femoropatellar joint. Also known as the "knee" in small animals
a)
hock
b)
stifle
c)
groin
d)
pelvis
16.
nearest to the midline or beginning of a structure
a)
distal
b)
median
c)
proximal
d)
midsagittal
17.
Nearest to the midline or beginning of a structure:
a)
distal
b)
median
c)
proximal
d)
midsagittal
18.
The back. When referring to the legs, the cranial surface.
a)
sternal
b)
ventral
c)
caudal
d)
dorsal
19.
Plane that divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts:
a)
ventral plane
b)
dorsal plane
c)
transverse plane
d)
midsagittal plane
20.
The lower region of the abdomen, adjacent to the thigh:
a)
abdomen
b)
thorax
c)
axillary region
d)
groin
21.
Plane that divides the body into unequal right and left parts:
a)
midsagittal
b)
transverse
c)
sagittal
d)
median
22.
Referring to the area between the front limb and the thorax (armpit):
a)
groin
b)
pelvis
c)
axillary
d)
thoracic inlet
23.
Sacral to tailhead region of the back:
a)
flank
b)
rump
c)
groin
d)
spine
24.
Navel:
a)
inguinal
b)
abdomen
c)
umbilicus
d)
belly button
25.
Projecting part of the ear, lying outside the head:
a)
Pinna or auricle
b)
palmar
c)
pelvis
d)
otic
26.
Toward the head:
a)
rostral
b)
cranial
c)
caudal
d)
proximal
27.
Two nostrils and muscles of the upper and lower lip:
a)
rostral
b)
muzzle
c)
nares
d)
muscle
28.
Toward the tail:
a)
dorsal
b)
cranial
c)
ventral
d)
caudal
29.
Rudimentary first digit of dogs and cats.
a)
thumb
b)
chestnut
c)
dewclaw
d)
ergot
30.
Side of the body between the ribs and pelvis:
a)
flank
b)
abdomen
c)
groin
d)
axillary
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