Equine Musculoskeletal Part III Flashcards
for looking at articulation of a joint, how should you orient the probe?
in long axis
what are the patellar ligaments?
middle
medial
lateral
which patellar ligament is most commonly injured?
middle patellar ligament
where does the medial collateral ligament course?
superficial to caudal edge of the medial meniscus
what is fluid surrounding the peroneus tertius a sign of?
lateral femorotibial joint effusion
where is the lateral meniscus?
deeper than medial meniscus
what is the common complaint for sacroiliac joint injections?
doesn’t drive forward with hind end
what are the three compartments of the stifle?
femoropatellar
medial femorotibial
lateral femorotibial
which patellar ligament can you not see the origin of?
medial patellar ligament
where does the lateral patellar ligament run?
over lateral trochlea
what is the medial meniscus like?
triangular in shape
fills entire space between femur and tibia
linear striations normal
when is it easiest to see the origin of the medial collateral ligament?
when limb not weight bearing
what is fluid surrounding the peroneus tertius a sign of?
lateral femorotibial joint effusion
how much of the collateral ligament of the coffin joint can you see on ultrasound?
only proximal 1/3
remainder within hoof capsule
where is the origin of the collateral ligament of the coffin joint?
level of coronary band
