Anatomy Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. The vertebrae of the lower back, located between the last rib and the pelvis.
  2. 4. The large nerve in the hind limb; if damaged during calving, the cow cannot stand.
  3. 6. The bones of the tail; also a common site for taking a pulse or blood sample.
  4. 9. The bone known as the kneecap, located within the stifle joint of the hind leg.
  5. 10. The "breastbone" located on the floor of the chest where the ribs meet.
Down
  1. 1. The seven vertebrae that make up the neck of the cow.
  2. 2. The segment of the spine where the ribs attach to form the chest cavity.
  3. 5. The large bony structure of the hip that the hind limbs and spine attach to.
  4. 7. Fused vertebrae that form the roof of the pelvic cavity and connect the spine to the hips.
  5. 8. The heavy thigh bone of the hind leg that connects the hip to the stifle joint.