Anatomical terminology - A&P

• What is the function of the epiglottis when we swallow?

  Prevents aspiration of food
• Why is the epiglottis important during intubation?

  It must be moved out of the way
• What is the term for the direction towards the brain?

  Cranial
• What is the term for the direction towards the tail?

  Caudal
• What is the term for the direction towards the nose?

  Rostral
• What is the term for the middle of the animal?

  Medial
• What is the term for the side of the animal?

  Lateral
• What is the term for the direction above the animal?

  Dorsal
• What is the term for the direction below the animal?

  Ventral
• What is the term for the direction near the animal?

  Proximal
• What is the term for the direction away from the animal?

  Distal
• What is the term for the underside of the front paws?

  Palmar
• What is the term for the underside of the back paws?

  Plantar
• What is the example of the ventral direction?

  Underneath the tail
• What is the function of the sagittal plane?

  Divides body into left and right side
• What is the function of the coronal/dorsal plane?

  Divides body into front and back
• What is the function of the transverse plane?

  Intersects animal from lateral and medial
• What is intubation?

  Placement of an airway device in the trachea
• Why is it important to avoid contacting delicate tissue during intubation?

  To prevent damage or injury
• What is the relationship between the epiglottis and the trachea?

  The epiglottis forms part of the opening in the trachea