Anatomical terminology

• What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube?

  To manage respiration by maintaining airway
• What is a supraglottic airway device used for?

  To maintain airway during anesthesia
• What does the larynx do during swallowing?

  It closes over the trachea to prevent aspiration
• How do vets and nurses visualize the larynx during intubation?

  By using laryngoscopes
• What is the role of the epiglottis during intubation?

  It is manipulated out of the way
• What does anatomy describe?

  The actual structure of the body
• What does physiology describe?

  The workings of the body
• What is histology?

  Anatomy seen under the microscope
• What does pathology describe?

  The diseased states of the body
• What are anatomical directions used for?

  • Pinpoint precise locations on the body
  • Useful in clinical settings
  • Standardized terminology for communication
• What does the term "palmar" refer to?

  The front surface of the forelimb
• What does the term "dorsal" refer to?

  The back surface of the body
• What does the term "ventral" refer to?

  The underside or belly surface
• What does the term "plantar" refer to?

  The bottom surface of the hindlimb
• What does the term "cranial" refer to?

  Toward the head end of the body
• What does the term "caudal" refer to?

  Toward the tail end of the body
• What does the term "medial" refer to?

  Toward the midline of the body
• What does the term "lateral" refer to?

  Away from the midline of the body
• What does the term "proximal" refer to?

  Toward the point of attachment
• What does the term "distal" refer to?

  Away from the point of attachment
• What are the anatomical planes of the body?

  • Sagittal plane: divides body into left and right
  • Frontal/Dorsal plane: divides body into anterior and posterior
  • Transverse plane: intersects body from lateral to medial
• When might anatomical planes be referred to in practice?

  During imaging techniques like MRI and CT
• What is the summary of anatomical directions and terms?

  • Provide standardized ways to describe anatomy
  • Useful for describing body regions and structures
  • Essential for clear communication in clinical settings
• What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube?

  To manage respiration by maintaining airway
• What is a supraglottic airway device used for?

  To maintain airway during anesthesia
• What does the larynx do during swallowing?

  It closes over the trachea to prevent aspiration
• How do vets and nurses visualize the larynx during intubation?

  By using laryngoscopes
• What does anatomy describe?

  The actual structure of the body
• What does physiology describe?

  The workings of the body
• What is histology?

  Anatomy seen under the microscope
• What does pathology describe?

  The diseased states of the body
• What are anatomical directions used for?

  To pinpoint precise locations on the body
• What are the key anatomical directions in veterinary nursing?

  • Palmar
  • Dorsal
  • Ventral
  • Plantar
  • Cranial
  • Caudal
  • Medial
  • Lateral
  • Proximal
  • Distal
• How is the tail's ventral aspect described?

  As the area on the underside of the tail
• What does the dorsal fin of whales indicate?

  It is found on the dorsum of the body
• What does the term distomedial refer to?

  Distal and medial aspect of a limb
• What are the anatomical planes in veterinary anatomy?

  • Sagittal plane: divides body into left and right
  • Frontal/Dorsal plane: divides body into anterior and posterior
  • Transverse plane: intersects body from lateral to medial
• When are anatomical planes referred to in practice?

  During imaging techniques like MRI and CT
• What is the summary of anatomical directions and terms?

  • Provide standardized descriptions
  • Used for body and individual parts
  • Essential for anatomical and physiological understanding
• What forms part of the opening in the trachea?

  The epiglottis