Introduction to Veterinary Science (3rd Edition) Chapter 3: The Musculoskeletal System Review Questions

True or False: Aspirin can be used to treat hip dysplasia.

True

True or False: The hinge joint allows rotation.

False

Dried bone consists of ____ % inorganic and ____ % organic material.

70 30

The appendicular skeleton contains the bones of the

limbs

The smallest metacarpal bone in a dog is called the

dewclaw

The cranial drawer sign diagnosis indicates a torn ____ ligament.

cruciate

In immature animals the growth plate consists of

cartilage

Canine hip dysplasia is a degenerative ____ disease.

joint

Joint ill occurs when bacteria enter the ____ of newborns.

umbilical cord opening

What type of joint is the pelvis?

cartilage

Where is the cevical vertebre located?

neck

Does abduction occur when a body part is moved closer to or further away from the body?

further away

Do teeth and bones appear light or dark on a radiograph?

light

What is the scapula?

shoulder blade

Name the fractured bone(s) in Figure 3-34.

radius and ulna

What five basic functions are furnished by bones?

structure, leverage, protection, mineral reserves, and blood cell production