Written Lab Exam

what is standard anatomical positioning

standing up normally

what is supine position

lying on dorsal surface (on back)

what is prone position

lying on ventral side (stomach)

what is right lateral recumbent

lying on the right side

what is left lateral recumbent

lying on the left side

what is the median or mid-saggital plane

cutting the body evenly into left and right

what is the sagittal plane

cutting the body into left and right (does not need to be even)

what is the transverse plane

cuts the body into cranial and caudal parts (head and butt)

what is the frontal or coronal plane

cuts body into dorsal and ventral side

medial vs lateral

medial - towards the middle of the body

lateral - away from the body

proximal vs distal

for the limbs only

proximal: towards the point of attachment

distal: away from the point of attachment

deep vs superficial

deep: away from the surface and further into the body

superficial: closer to the surface of the bodyq

what are 3 things to remember when holding a bird

1. be firm but gentle since the abdominal cavity must be able to expand for respiration

2. birds startle easily so avoid loud noises and sudden movements

3. birds can overheat easily so avoid crowding or restraining in small spaces

how should you remove a bird from the coop

gently remove and always close the cage

hold wings against the body to avoid injury and hold the bird loosely to allow for respiration

what two veins can you get blood from

the medial metatarsal vein on the leg and the brachial vein

when drawing blood which way do you want to enter the brachial vein

against the flow of blood in the distal direction

when drawing blood which way do you want to enter the medial metatarsal vein

towards the flow of blood in the proximal direction

what size needle do you use for a blood draw in this lab

23 gauge needle ¾ inch and you insert it in a parallel manner

True or false: you can use a bent needle for a blood draw

FALSE

which way can you re-enter each vein if you do not see a hematoma form

brachial vein - distally re-enter

medial metatarsal - proximally re-enter

what are the two ways you can recap a needle

one-handed scoop method and surgical tools method

where should you put the needle once your done with it

the sharps container

when performing euthanasia which way do you want to enter the brachial vein

with the flow of blood (in the proximal direction)

when performing euthanasia which way do you want to enter the medial metatarsal vein

with the flow of blood (in the proximal direction)

True of false: You can use a bent needle when euthanizing

False

what are the 5 ways to confirm death in the bird

1. lack of nictitating membrane reflex

2. lack of respiration

3. lack of toe pinch

4. dorsal flexion

5. relaxation of feathers

external oblique

most superficial abdominal muscle

internal oblique

intermediate abdominal muscle

transverse abdominus

deepest abdominal muscle

biceps brachii

flexes wing

triceps brachii

extends wing