straight and long with a shaft at either end

Located between vertebrae and provideprotective cushion 

Contains bones that lie perpendicular or lengthwise and includes the skull, spinal column, ribs, and sternum .

When the ball and socket joint of pelvis becomes diseased and a dog does not sit properly because the cartilage lining acetabulum and head of femur wears down, causing degenerative joint disease.

A disease of long backed dogs where symtoms of severe pain and possible paralysis of the back, head, neck, and limbs take place and whereas paralysis may affect animal’s ability to control urination and defecation.

An ACL surgery is performed due to a ________________________. 

a common condition where joints become inflamed, causing lameness and pain and is treated with pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications, and dietary supplements.

Fibrous strands of tissue that connect bone to muscle

Fibrous strands of tissue that connect bones to bones and serves as support and strength to all areas of body to allow bending and movement of limbs.

Hard cartilage pad that acts as cushion between ends of bones  

Includes maxilla, mandible, sinuses, and orbits  

One of the most common causes of front limb lameness in horses

Organs that contract to produce movement

Agonistic muscles _____________.

Antagonistic muscles _________________.

Abductor muscle moves ______________ from midline

Adductor muscle moves ____________ midline