Dog Head Anatomy: Skull, Teeth, and Respiratory System

What is the primary function of a dog's jaw?

To hold the teeth for grasping and tearing food.

What do salivary glands produce?

Saliva, which helps lubricate food for swallowing.

What role does the tongue play in a dog's mouth?

It helps to guide food to the back of the mouth and throat.

What are the three types of teeth found in dogs?

Incisors, canines, and molars/premolars.

What are incisors used for?

Nibbling and cutting meat, as well as grooming.

What are canines used for?

Holding prey.

What are molars and premolars used for?

Grinding food into smaller pieces.

What are carnassial teeth?

The largest molars and premolars

At what age do puppies start to develop temporary teeth?

Around three to four weeks of age.

When do puppies begin to replace their temporary teeth with permanent teeth?

At about four months of age.

When will a puppy have its full set of permanent teeth?

Around six to seven months of age.

What does the mouth contain in dogs?

jaws, teeth, tongue, and salivary glands

What is the function of the salivary glands in dogs?

To produce saliva that aids in lubricating food.

What are the functions of a dog's teeth?

Biting, tearing, and grinding food.

What is the term for the cavity where a dog's nose is located?

nasal cavity

What structure connects the mouth to the throat in dogs?

The oesophagus.

What is the role of the epiglottis in a dog's anatomy?

To prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

What is the trachea's function in dogs?

To carry air to and from the lungs.

What is the larynx's role in a dog's anatomy?

Contains the vocal cords and protects the airway.

What is the significance of the dog's skull in anatomy?

It protects the brain and supports the structures of the face.

What organ in the nasal cavity detects pheromones?

Vomeronasal organ

What are the 3 parts of the ear

External, middle, and inner

Whats the external ear made up of

Visible ear flap (pinna) and the external auditory canal (outer ear canal)

What is part of the middle ear

past the eardrum

Inner ear contains

The cochlea, The semi-circular canals and otoliths

What are the otoliths and semi circular canals involved in

Balance

What happens in the cochlea

Sound is collected by nerves and sent to the brain

What is the tapetum lucidum

A layer in the eye that helps dogs see in the dark.

What are the 3 layers in the eye

Sclera,retina and uvea

What does the retina do

Information is collected and sent to the brain

What does the iris do

Adjusts how much light can come in

The lens

Helps to focus light

what is the cornea

the layer at the very front of the eye