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1


proximal
2


posterior
3


dorsal
4


distal
5


ventral
6


caudal
7


lateral
8


anterior
9


cranial
10


medial
Answer choices:
A)toward the end of an appendage farthest away from the body
B)away from the midline of the body
C)toward the end of an appendage nearest to the body
D)toward the upper surface
E)toward the lower surface
F)toward the tail
G)toward the tail
H)toward the head
I)toward the head
J)toward the midline of the body
Use anatomical terms to answer questions 2-5.



11A rat’s eyes are to its feet.


12A rat’s whiskers are ________ to its ears.


13A rat’s nails are to its shoulder.


14A rat’s ________ is medial to its ________.


15Which plane divides a rat into mirror images?


16The plane divides a rat into anterior / posterior halves.


17The plane divides a rat into dorsal / ventral halves.


18What is the hairy coat of a rat called?
A)pelage
B)plumage
C)integument
D)fascia


19What are the large front teeth of a rat called? What is their function?


20What is the function of the nictitating membrane?
A)produce tears
B)enhance visual acuity
C)protection
D)reduce solar radiation


21How can you tell if the rat you were examining is a female or a male?


22Match the following structures with its corresponding anatomical region (e.g., canium, abdomen, etc).
a. teats
b. hind legs
c. urinary aperture
d. vibrissae
e. neck
f. anus
g. nares
h. forelegs


23A rat is quadrupedal. Name two other animals that are also quadrupedal.


24The lower jaw is the maxilla and the upper jaw is the mandible.
A)True
B)False


25Which bones form the axial skeleton?


26Which bones form the appendicular skeleton?


27List the five types of vertebrae in a rat. Which type do humans lack?


28The tough, flexible connective tissue that holds the skin to the body is called ________.
A)cutaneous trunci
B)adipose
C)fascia
D)integument


29Brown fat is specialized for heat production if the rat is stressed by low temperatures.
A)True
B)False





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