Horse Anatomy Exam 1 Practice

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• Which term describes a hind limb that is relatively straight at the hock, contributing to a choppier gait?
• Which statement accurately reflects the horse's vertebral formula?
• The tibial and common peroneal nerves are branches of which major nerve?
• A plumb line dropped from the center of the lateral aspect of the forearm should land at which part of the front hoof?
• Which term is used to describe the nose area?
• The thyroid gland is located in which region of the body?
• What is a ligament?
• Which part of the digestive system is the primary site of hindgut fermentation in the horse?
• Where is most microbial digestion and fermentation completed in the hindgut?
• The coffin bone is the anatomical name for which phalanx?
• Which bone forms the poll, the top region of the horse's head?
• What type of uterus does the mare have?
• Which joint is correctly described as the fetlock joint in the forelimb?
• The cornea serves to do what?
• Which term denotes the growth region at the ends of long bones?
• Where does translation predominantly occur in the cell?
• What is the common name for the third metacarpal/metatarsal bone in the horse?
• Which term describes the dense, hard outer structure of the bone?
• What is the term for a fibrous band that anchors tendons to bones near joints in the horse?
• ______ refers to a surface of a bone relating to a joint.
• The epiphysis corresponds to which growth region of a long bone?
• What best describes a synovial joint?
• Which term denotes the dorsal to ventral plane through the spine?
• The hip joint is an example of a
• Which term describes a horse that is flat-footed in the material?
• A plumb line dropped from the point of the shoulder should land at the ______ of the front hoof.
• The palmar digital nerves derive from which nerves?
• The tail is called
• Which term indicates 8 segments of attachment for the true ribs?
• Physiology is defined as the study of
• Toed-in, base-narrow, and bow-legged conformations usually result in which gait?
• Mammals are defined by which characteristic?
• Proper hoof angle with the ground is approximately how many degrees?
• Which term is synonymous with bow legged?
• Which tendon primarily extends the digits and contributes to limb propulsion?
• The structure that marks the junction where the hoof wall meets the skin at the top of the hoof is the
• Which gland located in the neck regulates metabolism via hormones?
• Which nerve is the primary motor and sensory nerve of the hind limb?
• Which statement correctly describes the clavicle in a horse?
• Laminitis results in rotation of which part of the hoof bones?
• Which bone forms the poll?
• Which process occurs first in the expression of genetic information?
• Which process results in two genetically identical diploid daughter cells?
• The inner lining of a bone cavity is called which?
• Which of the following lists the major components of the equine axial skeleton?
• Which brain region directly influences the pituitary by releasing regulatory hormones?
• The withers should be ________ with the croup.
• What is the inner ear’s hearing structure called?
• Fetlock joint is anatomically known as which joint?
• Which term is used to denote the hollow center of the permanent incisor?
• The horse analog to the human wrist is which structure?
• Coffin joint is which anatomical joint?
• The near side of the horse is referred to as which side?
• Which tendon primarily flexes the digits?
• Which process produces proteins by translating mRNA?
• The three parts of the pelvis are the
• Name the joints of the forelimb from the fetlock to the toe.
• The carpus is the horse's anatomical term for which region?
• Which bone forms the upper jaw that holds the upper teeth?
• Which metacarpal bone corresponds to the cannon bone in the forelimb?
• Which bone is located at the back and base of the skull and linked to the poll?
• The distal phalanx is the coffin bone. Which option names the coffin bone?
• Which structure is responsible for balance and spatial orientation in the inner ear?
• Pidgeon-toed is associated with which toe direction?
• Which plane is perpendicular to the plane running through the spine?
• Buck knee corresponds to which knee condition?
• Abduction is the joint movement...
• What term describes an animal with a backbone?
• From the stifle to the hoof, which joints are encountered in correct order?
• A plumb line dropped from the point of the buttock should come in contact with which area of the hoof?
• Which ligaments are key components of the stay apparatus?
• Which term describes the smooth area of a bone nearest the joint?
• Endosteum refers to which anatomical structure?
• Pastern corresponds to which joint?
• Give the anatomical name for knee.
• Laminitis rotates which bone?
• Which gait would you expect in a horse with toed-out, base-wide, and knock-kneed conformation?
• The withers of a horse are formed by which vertebrae?
• The knee cap in horses is called what?
• Which organ is the primary site of gas exchange in the horse?
• What is the dense outer layer of bone called?
• What is a tendon?
• What is the common term for inflammation of the laminae that can lead to sinking of the coffin bone?
• Which gland is the master regulator of the endocrine system and is located at the base of the brain?
• What is the name of the joint between the cannon bone and the proximal phalanx in the forelimb?
• In the hindgut fermentation of the horse, which organ is the primary site for microbial fermentation?
• Which organ stores urine before elimination?
• Which bone is the medial bone of the forelimb that articulates with the humerus at the elbow?
• How many cervical vertebrae does the horse have?
• Which term describes the artery that supplies the marrow cavity?
• The growth plate is also known as which term?
• How many lumbar vertebrae does the horse have?
• The alveolar region of the lungs is primarily involved in which function?
• Which term describes the left-right midline plane of the body?
• Which term refers to cartilages between ribs and sternum?
• Cancellous bone is best described as which type of bone tissue?
• The stay apparatus is composed of which components?
• The vestibular system is essential for which function?
• What is the main arterial supply to the forelimb?
• Which bone forms the shoulder joint with the scapula?
• Which tissue connects bone to bone?
• In horses, inflammation of the laminae that can lead to sinking of the coffin bone is known as?
• Which bone forms the lower jaw?
• In the material, Pidgeon-toed is paired with which toe direction?
• In a horse, what is the analog to the human clavicle?
• What tissue makes up the skin and hair coat and serves as the first line of defense?
• What is the protective, transparent layer over the front of the eye called?
• Which term is named for its shell-like structure and located in the nasal cavity?
• The back of the horse is described by which term?
• The coffin joint in the horse's foot is the joint between which two phalanges?
• This gives the shoulder a ______ degree angle with the ground.
• The depth of the ______ should be equivalent to the length of the forelimb.
• Which tissue suspends the coffin bone within the hoof and bears weight?
• The horse analog to the human ankle is which structure?
• Which term refers to the artery supplying blood to the marrow cavity?
• The belly or underside is called the
• The hind limb cannon bone corresponds to which metatarsal bone?
• Which of the following is the correct scientific name for the horse?
• What is the purpose of the diaphragm?
• The coffin joint is also referred to as which joint?
• Which bone forms the cheek and part of the orbit?
• Which bone articulates with the humerus on the medial aspect of the elbow?
• Which description best defines glycocalyx?
• A cell that can become other types of cells is called
• The withers are formed by which region of the vertebral column?
• Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?
• Which nerve provides motor and sensory function to the hind limb, with branches Tibial and Common Peroneal?
• What is the major weight-bearing bone in the hind limb between the stifle and the fetlock?
• Parts of this bone include the ramus and the body.
• Which bone is located on the medial aspect of the elbow and articulates with the humerus?
• The depth of the heart girth is a measurement used in comparing to forelimb length. Which term describes this depth?
• Glycocalyx is best described as
• Which structure suspends the coffin bone inside the hoof capsule?
• Which term refers to the skull or head?
• Intercarpal joints are examples of which type of joints?
• Which of the following is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
• The patella location is which joint region?
• Which bones form the elbow joint with the distal humerus?
• The intercarpal joints are examples of a _______ joints.
• Which bone forms the back of the skull and articulates with the atlas?
• The sciatic nerve branches into which nerves?
• Which vertebral group bears the ribs?
• Which term refers to the shaft of a long bone?
• Which term best describes the front end of the horse's head including the nose?
• There are ____________ bones in the horse's skeleton.
• Which nerve supplies motor and sensory function to the hind limb?
• How is a fibrous joint best defined?
• What is the external opening of the penis called in the stallion?
• Adduction is the joint movement...
• Splint bones are described as which of the following?
• Cancellous bone is commonly referred to as which type of bone?
• Which gland sits in the brain and helps regulate the pituitary through hormonal signals?
• How many bones are in the horse skeleton?
• How many thoracic vertebrae does the horse have?
• Which organ's secretions include bile that emulsifies fats?
• The slope of the hip should be slightly _______ than the shoulder.
• Knock knee is described as which limb condition?
• What is the name of the urine storage organ?
• What is the primary site of pregnancy establishment in the mare?
• The cellular process that divides a somatic cell into two genetically identical diploid cells is called
• What is the correct scientific name for the horse's genus and species?
• What is the anatomical name for the horse's shoulder?
• Which artery continues distally as the median artery?
• _______________, _____________, ___________, and _____________ are not part of the appendicular skeleton.
• The pituitary gland is located at which anatomical location?
• A foramen is defined as what?
• Which term refers to the nose region?
• Periosteum refers to which anatomical structure?
• Club-footed is synonymous with which foot condition?
• Which term describes the skull or braincase?
• The fore cannon in a horse corresponds to which bone?
• Post-legged will result in a gait that is more ______ than normal conformation?
• Which term means the shaft of a long bone?
• Which tissue connects muscle to bone?
• Which term denotes the hollow region in the center of the permanent incisors?
• Which term means the middle?
• The scapula and humerus should be at a ______ degree angle for proper slope of shoulder.
• Vertebrae are median, unpaired, irregular bones that make up the spine from the skull to tail.
• Tendons, muscles, and ligaments that enable a horse to rest while standing are the
• The occipital bone is associated with which part of the skull, commonly referred to as the poll?
• What process creates RNA?
• In proper conformation, the withers should be at what relation to the croup?
• How many sacral vertebrae do horses typically have, and how are they arranged?
• Where are the adrenal glands located relative to the kidneys?
• The horse analog to the human fingernail is which structure?
• What nerve provides most of the sensory innervation to the distal forelimb?
• Which term indicates the side opposite the near side?
• Which tissue is keratinized and forms the outer covering of the hoof?
• The fibrous band that anchors tendons to bone near joints in the horse is called what?
• What is the vertebral formula for the horse?
• Splint bones are which bones?
• Which term, as described, is defined as the dense outer bone structure?
• What is the name of the joint between the proximal and middle phalanges in the horse foot?
• Which organ produces bile and aids digestion of fats?
• Toed-out, base-wide, and knock-kneed conformations usually result in which gait?