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
