Across
- 3. Largest nerve in bovine hindlimbs, controlling locomotion.
- 5. Large neck vein often used for blood sampling in bovines.
- 6. Tough, fibrous structure replacing upper incisors in bovines.
- 7. Tough outer covering of the bovine hoof, providing protection.
- 9. First and largest stomach chamber, housing fermentation microbes.
- 13. Third stomach chamber, responsible for water absorption.
- 15. Largest salivary gland in bovines, secreting saliva for digestion.
- 17. Structure at the base of the hoof, generating new hoof growth.
- 18. Second stomach chamber, known for its honeycomb-like lining.
- 19. Thickened area on the bovine tongue aiding in forage manipulation.
- 20. Cartilaginous tube conducting air to the lungs, vital for respiration.
Down
- 1. Sensory receptor in bovine skin, detecting pressure and vibrations.
- 2. Largest bone in the bovine hindlimb, connecting pelvis to the hock.
- 4. Lower jaw bone facilitating chewing and cud movement.
- 8. Bone forming the upper part of the bovine skull and supporting horn attachment.
- 10. Muscular tube connecting the mouth to the rumen.
- 11. Osseous structure in the bovine skull housing the middle ear.
- 12. Fourth stomach chamber, functioning as the true stomach for enzymatic digestion.
- 14. Major joint in bovine hindlimbs, equivalent to the human ankle.
- 16. Upper jaw bone housing molars, critical for mastication.