Ch.101 Stifle Flashcards
1
Q
Communication between MFT and LFT
A
Not present
2
Q
Volume of medial FTJ
A
41-47ml
3
Q
Volume of lateral FTJ
A
61-64ml
4
Q
What is the sub extensor recess
A
Distal extension of the joint capsule of the LFT that surrounds the peroneus tertius and long digital extensor tendon
Located in the sulcus muscularis
5
Q
Angle of femorotibial joint when standing
A
150*
6
Q
What is the screw home mechanism
A
Tibia undergoes 8* of external rotation from 110-150
7
Q
Communication btw FP and Medial FT
A
60-65% of horses
8
Q
Communication btw FP and Lateral FT
A
1-25% of horses
9
Q
How many ligaments in the stifle
A
- Medial patellar
- Lateral patellar
- Middle patellar
- Medial femoropatellar
- Lateral femoropatellar
- Medial collateral
- Lateral collateral
- Cranial cruciate
- Caudal cruciate
- Meniscofemoral
- Caudo-meniscotibial med/lat
- Cranial-meniscotibial med/lat
- Intermeniscal lig
