Canine Pelvic Limb -> Arthrology Flashcards
which joint in the pelvis is more for stability than mobility?
sacroiliac joint
what ligement is associated with the sacroiliac joint?
sacrotuberous ligament
what muscles are associated with the sacroiliac joint?
biceps femoris m.
superficial gluteal m.
middle gluteal m.
what joins the pubis and ischium from each os coxae?
pelvic symphysis
what typ of joint is the hip joint?
ball & socket
what are the components that make up the of the hip joint?
acetabulum
head of femur
what are the two ligaments associated with the hip joint?
ligament of femoral head
transverse acetabular ligament
what does the ligament of the femoral head in the hip joint consist of?
fovea capitis
acetabular fossa
which ligament of the hip joint connects two sides of the acetabular notch?
transverse acetabular ligament
what type of joint is stifle joint?
hinge joint
what are the two components of the stifle joint?
femorotibial joint
femoropatellar joint
what makes up the femorotibial joint of the stifle?
femoral & tibial condyles
medial & lateral collateral ligaments
medial & lateral menisici
what is the ligament associated with the thicker lateral menisci?
meniscofemoral ligament
what aspect of the femur is the cranial cruciate in the stifle?
medial aspect of lateral condyle
what aspect of the tibia is the cranial cruciate in the stifle?
cranial aspect