In this dog and cat anatomy category, you will learn the details anatomical features of different organs from different systems of the dog and cat’s body. All the organs’ anatomy has been written with well-researched information, deep thinking, and huge labeled diagrams.
The dog cervical vertebrae form the basis of its neck. These cervical vertebrae are somewhat different from these of the ruminant or equine. Quick summary of a dog’s cervical vertebrae: there are 7 cervical vertebrae in a dog where the first 2 (atlas and axis) are highly modified in their conformity. The third, fourth, and … Read more
The cat scapula anatomy is a flat triangular bone with 2 surfaces, 3 borders, and 3 angles. You will see different important osteological features on the cat scapula bone’s surfaces, borders, and angles. Quick summary of the cat’s scapula bone: there are right and left flat triangular scapulas in the fore limb of a cat. … Read more
The dog pancreas anatomy consists of 2 lobes – right and left which are united by a body. It is a solid gland located mainly at the right side of the median plane and possesses both exocrine and endocrine functions. In this article, I will describe the anatomical facts of the dog pancreas with a … Read more
The dog spleen anatomy consists of 2 extremities, surfaces, and borders. These extremities, surfaces, and borders of the dog spleen possess different structures that make it unique. You will see a significant variation in the shape and location of the dog spleen compared to the ruminant. In this article, I will show (with a picture) … Read more
The dog lymph nodes in the neck and head are always located in the course of lymph vessels. Here, I will show you the exact location of the lymph nodes (essential) in a dog’s neck and head. Quick summary: in a dog’s neck, you will find 2 major lymph nodes (superficial and deep cervical). In … Read more
While reading about the distribution of the spinal nerves from various animals, you might know the basic structure of it. Here, I will show you the dog spinal nerve formation and its branches with labeled diagram. Quick answer: each spinal nerve from the dog is formed by the union of dorsal and ventral roots just … Read more