Anatomy Crossword

3. the chin area.
6. Capacity- the depth of rib the animal displays. Typically analyzed from the side view of the animal.
10. External Anatomy- used to evaluate live birds, and laying hens.
11. physical arrangement of bone and body tissue. It includes the skeletal structure, muscling, fat balance, straightness of the animal’s lines and structural soundness.
13. the pelvic region of the animal.
14. Conformation- refers to the bird’s structure and includes factors such as: width across the shoulder, length of the back, depth of body, spring of rib and width of keel.
16. girth- the area that encircles the animal’s body just behind the front legs.
17. portion between the front legs of the animal.
18. girth- the area that encircles the animal’s body just behind the front legs.
19. the top of the animal’s head.
20. Size-the length and size of the animal. Used to compare animals that are of similar age to indicate growth and breeding potential. Frame should be proportional to muscle development.

1. science of body structure or parts of an animal. External anatomy terms are used to classify animals.
2. to the distribution of muscle throughout the animal. Well muscled animals will show fullness through the back, loin and rump.
4. the muscled portion along the backbone of the animal.
5. to the amount of fat cover on an animal.
7. corresponds to the knee of the human.
8. Character-visible in the head and general appearance of the animal.
9. Soundness- the arrangement of bone and muscle tissue. The legs of animal should be long and straight and have adequate bone and foot to carry the animal throughout its life span.
12. the part of the animal’s leg between the fetlock and hoof.
15. external opening at the back of the bird.