Assignment 25 Equine Flashcards
Where is the sacrotuberous ligament in the dog?
between transverse process of last sacral vertebra and the ischial tuberosity
What replaces the sacrotuberous ligament in the ox and the horse?
sacrosciatic ligament
Where is the sacrosciatic ligament in the ox?
extends from lateral part of sacrum to the dorsal border of the ilium and ischium
Where is the sacrosciatic ligament of the horse?
extends between the transverse processes of the sacrum and first caudal vertebrae, and dorsal border of ilium and ischium
What is the difference between the ox and the horse sacrosciatic ligament attachments?
ox- attached to sacrum
horse- attached to sacrum AND 1st transverse process of caudal vertebrae
What is the difference between the ox and the horse sacrosciatic ligament visually?
ox- visible externally
horse- hidden under muscle
What is the difference between the ox and the horse regarding the size of the greater sciatic foramen?
ox- small
horse- large
What is the lumbosacral plexus?
lumbar plexus + sacral nerves
What runs through the female urethra?
urine only
What runs through the male urethra?
urine, semen, and seminal secretions
The female urethra is very _____(short/long) and opens into the _____.
short; vestibule
The female urethra opens into ________, immediately caudal to the ______ fold of ______ via ___________.
vestibule; transverse; hymen; external urethral orifce
What is the name of the orifice in which the female urethra opens into?
external urethral orifice
What are the two parts of the male urethra?
pelvic part (internal) penile part (external)
The pelvic urethra lies directly over what?
pelvic symphysis
What are the two parts of the pelvic urethra?
preprostatic part, prostatic part
Where does the preprostatic part of the pelvic urethra extend?
extends from the internal opening to the seminal hillock (seminal colliculus)
Where does the prostatic part of the pelvic urethra extend?
passes through prostate gland
What two other structures join the prostatic part?
vesicular ducts and deferent ducts (all pass through prostate gland together)
What structures join the preprostatic part?
none
How does the urethral wall aid in continence?
Urethral wall contains venous plexus, which has erectile properties that aid in continence
Which part of the male urethra is surrounded by urethralis m? What type of muscle is this?
pelvic urethra, striated
Which part of the male urethra is associated with accessory sex glands?
pelvic urethra
What makes up the external genitalia of the female?
vestibule, vulva, clitoris
The dorsal commissure is what shape in horses?
pointed
The ventral commissure is what shape in horses?
rounded
Which commissure encloses the large glans of the clitoris?
ventral commissure
Where does the vulva lie when the cleft is closed?
ventral to level of pelvic floor