Equine Joint Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common reason for
poor performance and wastage in the equine industry?
A
Joint disease
2
Q
Characteristics of Diarthrodial Joints?
A
- Mobile joint
- Contains synovial membrane & fluid
- High vs. low motion
3
Q
Characteristics of Synarthrodial Joints?
A
- Minimal to no movement
- No joint cavity
4
Q
What is the fxn of Subchondral bone?
A
- Absorbs load
- Highly vascular → provides nourishment to deep layer cartilge
- Site of bone remodeling in response to stress
5
Q
What happens to Subchondral bone in response to stress?
A
Remodels → scerosis → new bone is stiffer & more brittle → OA may follow
6
Q
What is the fxn of Articular Cartilage?
A
- Reduce friction
- Motion
- Weight bearing
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