ANATOMY - Hindlimb Flashcards
What are the seven bones of the hindlimb?
Pelvis
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Tarsal bones
Metatarsal bones
Phalanges
What are the seven joints of the hindlimb?
Sacro-iliac joint
Hip
Stifle
Tarsal joint
Metatarsophalangeal fetlock
Proximal interphalangeal joint
Distal interphalangeal joint
In which region of the hindlimb is the pelvis located?
Gluteal region
Which type of bone is the pelvis?
Flat bone
What are the four regions of the pelvis?
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Acetabulum
What is the cartilaginous joint which fuses the two sides of the pelvis together?
Pelvic symphysis
(T/F) The ilium is palpable
TRUE.
What are the two regions of the ilium?
Wing
Body
How does the orientation of the wing of the ilium vary between species?
The wing of the ilium is more vertical in small animals however it is more horizontal in large animals
What are the two projections at the wing of the ilium seen in large animals?
Tuber sacrale
Tuber coxae
What is the clinical significance of the wing of the ilium in small animal practice?
The wing of the ilium is commonly used for bone marrow sampling in small animals
What is the point of muscle attachment for the reproductive organs?
Ischiatic arch
Which structure on the ischium is palpable in all species?
Tuber ischium
Which two regions of the pelvis form the borders of the obturator foramen?
Ischium
Pubis
Which important structure runs through the obturator foramen?
Obturator nerve
Which muscle attaches to the cranial arch of the pubis via the pre-pubic tendon?
Rectus abdominas muscle
What lines the rim of the acetabulum?
The rim of the acetabulum is lined by the cartilaginous labrum
What is the name of the articular surface of the acetabulum?
Lunate surface
What is the central depression of the acetabulum?
Acetabular fossa
Which ligament bridges the acetabular notch?
Transverse ligament
Where are the four primary centres of ossification located within the pelvis?
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Acetabulum
What are the three secondary centres of ossification located within the pelvis?
Dorsal wing of the ilium
Tuber ischium
Ischiatic arch
What type of joint is the sacro-iliac joint?
Fibrous joint
What are the articulating surfaces of the sacro-iliac joint?
Sacrum
Wing of the ilium
What is the function of the sacro-iliac joint?
The sacro-iliac joint transmits mechanical forces from the hindlimb to the vertebral column during propulsion
Which two structures of the hindlimb soften during parturition in large animals?
Sacro-iliac joint
Sacrotuberous ligament
How does the structure of the sacrotuberous ligament differ between species?
In large animals, the sacrotuberous ligament is a broad, fibrous sheet with holes to allow nerves to pass through whereas in small animals, the sacrotuberous ligament is a fibrous cord
How can the sarotuberous ligament be used during perineal surgery?
The sacrotuberous ligament provides an anchor for stitches during surgery of the perineal region
In which region of the hindlimb is the femur located?
Thigh region
Which type of bone is the femur?
Long bone
Identify the following features of the femur
What is the proximal subchondral bone of the femur?
Head of the femur
Why is the femoral head so vulnerable to a loss of blood supply?
The femoral head relies on the blood supply which passes throught the femoral neck. The femoral neck is susceptible to fractures which can cause damage this blood supply and lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head
What is the name of the central depression seen in the head of the femur?
Fovea
What is the palpable landmark for the hip present at the proximal end of the femur?
Greater trochanter
What are the two distal subchondral bones of the femur?
Lateral condyle
Medial condyle
What is the name of the fossa between the medial and lateral condyles at the distal end of the femur?
Intercondylar fossa
What is the structure on the lateral surface of the femur which articulates with the patella?
Trochlear groove
Which two structures on the femur stabilise the patella within the trochlear groove?
Medial trochlear ridge
Lateral trochlear ridge
Describe the species differences seen in the equine femur?
In the equine femur, the medial trochlear ridge is larger than the lateral trochlear ridge and has an additional tuberosity
What type of joint is the hip?
Ball and socket synovial joint
What are the articular surfaces of the hip joint?
Lunate surface of the acetabulum
Head of the femur
(T/F) The hip does not have collateral ligaments
TRUE.
Which ligament stabilises the hip joint in all species?
Ligament of the head of the femur
What is the origin and insertion of the ligament of the head of the femur?
The ligament of the head of the femur originates at the fovea of the femur and inserts onto the acetabular fossa of the pelvis
What is the additional ligament which supports the hip in large animals?
Accessory ligament extending from the pre-pubic tendon
Why does the hip joint not undergo abduction or adduction in large animals?
The hip joint does not undergo abduction or adduction in the large animal due to the extensive muscle mass surrounding the joint
What are the two long term treatment methods for hip dysplasia?
Total hip replacement
Femoral head excision
What type of bone are the tibia and fibula?
Long bones
(T/F) The tibia and fibula have a degree of rotation
FALSE. The tibia and fibula have no rotation
Identify the following structures of the tibia and fibula
What are the two subchondral bones of the proximal tibia?
Medial condyle
Lateral condyle
What is the name of the ridge between the medial and lateral condyles at the proximal end of the tibia?
Intercondylar ridge
What is the point of insertion for the patellar ligament at the proximal end of the tibia?
Tibial tuberosity
What is the purpose of the medial malleolus located at the distal end of the tibia?
Medial malleolus is the point of attachment for the medial collateral ligament of the tarsal joint
What is the purpose of the lateral malleolus located at the distal end of the fibula?
Lateral malleolus is the point of attachment for the lateral collateral ligament of the tarsal joint
Which species have an isolated lateral malleolus?
Ruminants
Why would you only repair a distal fracture of the fibula?
If the lateral malleolus is broken, it will need to be repaired because attachment of collateral ligaments will be affected causing instability of the tarsal joint
Where are the four centres of ossification located within the tibia?
Proximal epiphysis
Tibial tuberosity
Body of the tibia
Distal epiphysis
Where are the three centres of ossification located within the fibula?
Proximal epiphysis
Body of the fibula
Distal epiphysis
What kind of joint is the stifle joint?
Synovial joint
What are the two main regions of the stifle joint?
Femorotibial region
Femoropatellar region
What are the four articulating surfaces of the femorotibial region of the stifle joint?
Medial femoral condyle
Lateral femoral condyle
Medial tibial condyle
Lateral tibial condyle
What is the function of the menisci?
Menisci are cartilaginous wedges attached to the tibial condyles which allow for stifle joint congruity
Which four ligaments provide stability for femorotibial region of the stifle joint?
Medial collateral ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Cranial cruciate ligament
Caudal cruciate ligament
Which test can be used to diagnose a cranial cruciate ligament rupture?
Cranial draw test
What are the articulating surfaces of the femoropatellar region of the stifle joint?
Trochlear groove
Patella
What kind of bone is the patella?
Sesamoid bone
Which ligament is the patella embedded within?
Patellar ligament
What are the three patellar ligaments found in equids?
Medial patellar ligament
Middle patellar ligament
Lateral patellar ligament