Identify the recumbency positions used during horse and cow necropsy, and explain why these positions are used

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Horses are placed in right lateral recumbency. Right lateral recumbency provides better access to the stomach and large colon. Cattle are placed in left lateral recumbency. Placing the left side down prevents the rumen from obscuring other abdominal structures.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The olecranon process is another term for the elbow. 2. The metacarpals are the bones of the foot. 3. One of the main differences between the male skeleton and female skeleton is the shape of the pelvis. 4. A joint with only slight movement is called a diarthrotic joint. 5. A joint with no movement is called a synarthrotic joint.

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The outer region of the adrenal gland is called the __________.

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a. ampulla. b. cochlea. c. cupula. d. cristae. e. saccule.

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