Study of bones, joints, special ligaments,blood vessels,and nerves of abdomen region

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which animal has a broad pelvic inlet suitable for calving?
   • A) Horse
   • B) Dog
   • C) Ox
   • D) Pig
     Answer: C) Ox
2. How many lumbar vertebrae does a horse typically have?
   • A) 5
   • B) 6
   • C) 7
   • D) 8
     Answer: B) 6
3. What type of digestive system do oxen possess?
   • A) Simple stomach
   • B) Monogastric
   • C) Ruminant with four compartments
   • D) None of the above
     Answer: C) Ruminant with four compartments
4. Which animal has a fused skeletal structure that supports flight?
   • A) Dog
   • B) Pig
   • C) Fowl
   • D) Horse
     Answer: C) Fowl
5. The celiac artery supplies blood to which of the following organs?
   • A) Kidneys
   • B) Stomach, liver, and spleen
   • C) Lungs
   • D) Heart
     Answer: B) Stomach, liver, and spleen
6. Which ligament is particularly important for stabilizing joints in horses?
   • A) Round ligament of the femur
   • B) Ligamentum nuchae
   • C) Interspinous ligament
   • D) Sacroiliac ligament
     Answer: A) Round ligament of the femur
7. How many lumbar vertebrae does a dog typically have?
   • A) 5
   • B) 6
   • C) 7
   • D) 8
     Answer: C) 7
8. Which species has a more compact abdominal cavity relative to body size?
   • A) Ox
   • B) Horse
   • C) Dog
   • D) Pig
     Answer: C) Dog
9. What is the primary function of the mesenteric arteries?
   • A) Supply blood to the liver
   • B) Supply blood to the intestines
   • C) Supply blood to the heart
   • D) Supply blood to the lungs
     Answer: B) Supply blood to the intestines
10. Which animal typically has less robust ligaments due to its agility?
    • A) Ox
    • B) Horse
    • C) Dog
    • D) Pig
      Answer: C) Dog

True/False Statements

1. The ox has six lumbar vertebrae.
   Answer: True
2. Pigs have a more elongated abdominal structure compared to horses.
   Answer: False
3. Fowl have a diaphragm that separates their thoracic and abdominal cavities.
   Answer: False
4. The vagus nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to most abdominal organs in domestic animals.
   Answer: True
5. Horses have a unique digestive system that includes a ruminant stomach.
   Answer: False
6. Dogs typically have seven lumbar vertebrae in their abdominal region.
   Answer: True
7. The sacroiliac joint is found in all five species discussed (ox, horse, dog, pig, fowl).
   Answer: True
8. Oxen have thinner ligaments compared to horses due to their heavier body structure.
   Answer: False
9. The celiac artery supplies blood primarily to the intestines in all domestic animals.
   Answer: False
10. Fowl possess a highly modified skeletal structure adapted for flight rather than locomotion on land.
    Answer: True

Fill in the Blanks

1. The primary blood supply to the abdominal viscera comes from branches of the __________ artery.Answer: abdominal aorta
2. The ox has a __________ pelvic inlet suitable for calving.Answer: broad
3. In dogs, the abdominal cavity is typically __________ relative to body size compared to larger animals.Answer: smaller
4. The __________ nerve provides parasympathetic supply to most abdominal organs.Answer: vagus
5. The major joints in the abdominal region include the lumbosacral joint and __________ joint.Answer: sacroiliac
6. Pigs generally have __________ or __________ lumbar vertebrae depending on breed.Answer: 6 or 7
7. Horses possess a large __________ adapted for fermentation.Answer: cecum
8. The round ligament of the femur is particularly important for stabilizing joints in __________.Answer: horses
9. Fowl have a fused skeletal structure known as __________ that supports flight.Answer: synsacrum
10. The major difference in digestive systems between ruminants and non-ruminants is that ruminants like oxen possess __________ compartments.Answer: four