Ch 63 Tibia fracture

Question 1

tibia fracture

Answer 1

• majority are diaphyseal fractures.
• 10-20% are open fractures
• repair procedure depends on: type/location of the fracture, age, open fractures, economic, surgeon’s preference
• overall prognosis following fracture of the tibia and fibula is generally good

Question 2

What major muscles attach to the tibia and what is their function?

Answer 2

Quadriceps femoris (stifle extension)
Biceps femoris (stifle flexor)
Caudal part of sartorius (stifle flexor)
Cranial tibial muscle (tarsal flexor)

Question 3

tibia/fibula muscles

Answer 3

• semitedndinosus, gracilis, sartorius
• peroneus
• popliteus
• digitial extensor/flexor

Question 4

Fibula

Answer 4

fibula serves as an attachment site for a few muscles and for collateral ligaments of the stifle and the tarsal joints

Question 5

List the 4 epiphyses of the tibia

Answer 5

Proximal epiphysis
Tuberosity epiphysis
Distal epilphysis
Medial malleolar epiphysis

Question 6

What is an apophysis?

Answer 6

A traction epiphysis such as the tibial tuberosity