Canine Osteology- Pelvic Limb

Question 1

What is the Pelvic Limb composed of?

Answer 1

Pelvic Girdle (illium, ischium, pubis)
Thigh (femur)
Crus (tibia, fibula)
Hindpaw/ pes (tarsal, metatarsal and phalanges)

Question 2

When the tibia/ fibula are fractured what is affected?

Answer 2

Tibial tuberosity
Quads and stifle extension

Question 3

Two hip bones formed together is called:

Answer 3

Pelvis Symphysis

Question 4

What is the site for bone marrow biopsy?

Answer 4

Iliac Crest

Question 5

Where do the hip extensors originate?

Answer 5

Tuber Ischeii

Question 6

Acetabulum

Answer 6

Formed by the pubis, ilium, and ischium
Receives the head of the femur to form the hip joint

Question 7

What is compromised if the tuber ischeii is fractured?

Answer 7

Hip extensors

Question 8

What is the spacing for Hip Dysplasia?

Answer 8

Tuber ischeii, tuber sacrale and greater trochanter

Question 9

What is compromised if the acetabular is fractured?

Answer 9

Hip joints

Question 10

Pelvic Fractures

Answer 10

Common
Minor to extreme
Surgery is needed

Question 11

What is the largest bone?

Answer 11

Femur

Question 12

Clinical consideration of the Tibial Tuberosity fracture

Answer 12

Affects the quads (stifle extensors) and weight bearing compromised
Common fractures

Question 13

Clinical consideration of the calcaneus

Answer 13

Calcaneus fractures are common in racing greyhounds (luxation)

Question 14

Femur Fractures

Answer 14

Common
Greater trochanter fracture
Easily diagnosed with x-rays
require surgery to repair