Canine and Equine Pelvic Limb Flashcards
What are the parts of the os coxae and how does it attach to the trunk?
ilium, ischium, pubis, acetabular bone
attaches to the trunk via vertebral column dorsally through the sacroiliac joint and ventrally via the pelvic symphysis
What is the pelvic symphysis? What is significant about it clinically?
fusion of pubis and ischium of the os coxae
site of luxation / fracture due to trauma
What small weird muscle is associated with the middle gluteal muscle?
piriformis m.
What is a CCL tear and what happens if it is left untreated?
cranial cruciate ligament tear; if untreated it often leads to damage to the medial meniscus
What tendons pass through the crucal retinaculum?
cranial tibial m. and long digital extensor
What are boundaries of the pelvic inlet?
dorsal: promontory of the sacrum
lateral: arcuate line of ilium
ventral: pectin of the pubis
What are the boundaries of the pelvic outlet?
dorsal: first caudal vertebrae
lateral: sacrotuberous ligament
ventral: ischiatic arch
What major tuberosities are used as landmarks?
tuber coxae, tuber sacrale, ishiatic tuberosity
What is the function of ligament of the femoral head, how does it effect motion?
It anchors the head of the femur in the acetabulum of the os coxae; internal ligament
It is the only ligament on the head of the femur because if there was more than one it would limit the range of motion on the joint
What is the accessory ligament of the head of the femur?
extra ligament of the femoral head in HORSES ONLY
If the hamstrings contract in the horse, what happens to the stifle and hock?
They both flex
What are the muscles of the small pelvic association?
internal obturator, external obturator, gemelli, quadratus femoris
What muscles stabilize the hip joint and how?
SPAM muscles and lateral muscles (gluteal muscles and tensor faciae latae)
These muscle groups counteract each other.
How is the incongruency of the stifle joint compensated?
with menisci
What is the name of the stifle joint?
femorotibial joint
What kind of bone is the patella?
sesamoid
What ligaments stabilize the stifle?
cruciate ligaments, collateral femorotibial ligaments, femororpatellar ligaments, patellar ligaments
What is the major flexor of the hip?
Quadriceps
Where does the quadriceps femoris attach and what are its parts?
femur, ilium, tibia via the patella
rectus femoris, vastus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
What happens if the quadriceps femoris?
the animal will not be able to sustain its weight on that leg
What are the borders of the femoral triangle and why is this clinically relevant?
base: abdominal wall and inguinal ligament
cranial: caudal belly of the sartorius
caudal: pectineus
Femoral artery cannot be severed during surgery, the artery is elastic and will spring back when cut.
What are the hamstring muscles?
semimembranous, semitendinous, and biceps femoris
What articulation provides the most range of motion in the tarsal joint?
where the trochlea articulates with tibia
What are the two major components of the tarsal joint?
talus and calcaneus
How many joints make up the tarsal joint?
4
Which joint within the tarsal joint provides the most movement?
tarsocrucal joint - cochlea of tibia and trochlea of the talus
Which joints are extended/ flexed when an animal is bearing weight on the pelvic limb?
The hip, stifle, and tarsus are ALL extended
What holds the femur in place?
ligament of the femoral head and transverse acetabular ligament
What is the most common orthopedic disease in large breed dogs and how does it occur?
hip dysplasia, poor formation of the hip joint, mal-articulation, and DJD (degenerative joint disease)
How many joints make up the synovial capsule of the stifle? Which ones communicate in the dog? Where are they?
3; all communicate; two between the femoral and tibial condyles and the last beneath the patella
Where are the mensici located?
On either side of the stifle joint between femoral and tibial condyles
What ligaments secure the menisci to the bone?
meniscofemoral ligaments
What meniscus has less room for movement and why? What is the consequence of this?
medial meniscus- it has an attachment that the lateral has lost and therefore less room for movement and can be damaged more easily
What four ligaments join the femur to the bones of the leg? Where are they?
medial collateral ligament: between the femoral epicondyle and the proximal tibia
lateral collateral ligament: between the femoral epicondyle and the fibular head
Cranial cruciate ligaments: lateral condyle of the femur to cranial aspect of the tibia
caudal cruciate ligament: runs at a right angle to cranial one and attahes far back on the tibia
How are the cruciate ligaments named?
they are named from where they INSERT on the TIBIA
What is the function of the collatoral and cruciate ligaments?
they limit medial rotation of the tibia on the femur
What is the most common cause of rear limb lameness in the dog? How does it happen?
CCL- cranial cruciate tear
Sudden rotation of the limb when weight bearing
What is cranial drawer sign?
Forward movement of tibia indicating the rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament
What tendon is the patella interposed with?
quadriceps
How is the patella held in place?
femoral fascia, and the medial and lateral femoropatellar ligaments