Anatomy of proximal hindlimb in dog Flashcards
What spinal nerves apply the hindlimb?
L5, L6, L7, S1, S2 dorsal branches supply dorsal structures and ventral branches are part of the lumbosacral plexus
What nerves come out the lumbosacrl plexus?
Gluteal, obturator, femoral, sciatic
What branches does the sciatic nerve give off?
Tibular and fibular
What attaches at the coxo-femoral joint?
Head of femur and acetabulum of pelvis (lunate surface)
What joint capsules and attachments are at the coxo-femoral joint?
Around the labrum, neck of femur - typical synovial joint but no collateral ligament
What parts of the pelvis can you palpate?
Dorsal iliac cries/ wing of ilium, tuber sacral, tuber coxae, tuber ischium
What parts of the femur can you palpate?
Greater trochanter
What features support the coxo-femoral joint?
The ligament of the head of femur (round ligament)- attaches the fovea to the acetubular fossa. The surround muscle mass also supports
What surgical approach should you take to the hip joint?
Remove the greater trochanter so muscle stars attached, perform survey, put greater trochanter back onto bone using pin
How many heads does he gluteal muscle have and what are they called?
3- superficial, deep, middle
Where does the gluteal originate and insert?
O= sacrum & pelvis on the gluteal surface I= greater trochanter on the femur
What type of movement does the gluteal carry out?
Abductor
What nerve innovates the gluteal?
Gluteal nerve
Where are the adductor muscles located?
Ventral to hip joint- origin on ventral surface of pelvis
Where are the extrinsic adductor muscles located?
Ventral to hip joint- origin on ventral surface of pelvis
Where do all the Extrinsic adductors insert?
Medial aspect of limb
What muscles are the adductors of the hindlimb?
Gracilis, adductor, pectineus, external obturator