Dog or Canine Terms +
(dogs are considered to be the companions and best friends of humans and this list of terms will help all of us understand the topics that exist about our canine friends)
The breeding together of dogs of different breeds: Interbreeding of dogs involve the mating of two different races in order to provide for new varieties of dog races.
interdigital (adjective) (not comparable)
Spaces between the toes: Tom noticed an interdigital infection on one of his dog's feet, so he took Taffy, his dog, to the veterinarian's to have this disorder tended to..
A flat yielding and cushiony circular plate that is between the vertebra in the spine: An Intervertebral disc is a soft cartilagenous structure located between the individual spinal vertebrae that allow smooth movement for a dog.
The rearmost part of the pelvis: The ischial tuberosity is one of two lower extremities of the pelvis in dogs and humans.
A dog's weight is placed on the ischial tuberosities when it sits.
The rearmost extremity of the pelvic bone: The ischium is the lowermost of the three bones that form each side of the pelvis.
The flesh of the lips and the jaws: The jowls are the loose, relaxed, and fatty tissues forming part of the cheek or lower jaw.
The patella bone which in a dog is part of the stifle: The kneecap is normally located in a groove on the end of the thigh bone
A dislocated kneecap is one that is out of place and is called a luxating kneecap.
The tear gland located at the inner corner of the eye: The lachrymal gland creates tears which are secreted by lacrimal ducts and then flushes over the surface of the eye.
An expression of appealing for sympathy: During the heavy snowstorm, Linda opened the door to see her dog casting languishing eyes on her because it wanted to come in out of the cold in to be next to the fireplace.
An active, powerful, moving tail: Grace saw the lashing tail of her puppy and knew that it was very excited about eating soon.
lateral (adjective), more lateral, most lateral
A reference to the side: When Mark was petting his dog, he noticed that there was a tick on the <(>lateral part of its body next to its right front leg.
A strap, cord, or chain attached to the collar or harness: A leash is used for restraining or for taking a dog for a walk, for example.
When the front teeth (incisors) of the upper and lower jaws meet exactly edge to edge: The level bite in dogs can be a sign of an early malocclusion that leads to the teeth wearing down..
A fibrous tissue that connects bones: Tom suffered from a torn ligament in his knee.
The fleshy portions of the upper and lower jaws covering the teeth: The lips of a dog form one continuous circle around the outside part of its mouth.
