Equine Orthopedic Exam

Question 1

what is the order of the soft tissue structures in the distal limb from palmar/plantar to caudal in equine?

Answer 1

superficial digital flexor tendon
deep digital flexor
suspensory ligament

Question 2

what is another name for the fetlock joint in equine?

Answer 2

metacarpophalangeal joint

Question 3

what is condition where the digital flexor tendon sheath bows in equine?

Answer 3

windpuff

Question 4

which joints of the carpus are high motion?

Answer 4

radial carpal joint
middle carpal joint

Question 5

which joint of the carpus is low motion?

Answer 5

Carpo-metacarpal joint

Question 6

what are the five joints from proximal to distal in the tarsus?

Answer 6

tarso-crural joint aka tibiotarsal (high motion)
talo-calcaneal joint
proximal intertarsal joint
distal inter tarsal joint
tarsi-metatarsal joint

Question 7

what are the two joints found in the stifle?

Answer 7

femoropatellar joint
medial & lateral femorotibial joints

Question 8

what is another name for the coffin joint?

Answer 8

distal interphalangeal joint

Question 9

what is the name for the band of skin proximal to the hoof?

Answer 9

coronary band

Question 10

what is an abnormal reaction to an axial skeleton palpation?

Answer 10

crouching back

Question 11

what are some reasons for swelling upon palpation of the limbs?

Answer 11

edema
cellulitis
fibrosis
bony swelling

Question 12

what percent of body weight do horses hold on their forelimbs?

Answer 12

60%

Question 13

how many beats are in the walk gait?

Answer 13

four

Question 14

how many beats are in the trot gait?

Answer 14

two contralateral beats

Question 15

how mnay beats are in a canter gait?

Answer 15

three

Question 16

what gait is the AAEP lameness grade based on?

Answer 16

walk
trot

Question 17

when assesing forelimb lameness, a horse’s head will bob down on the ___ limb

Answer 17

sound

Question 18

when assesing hindlimb lameness, a hip drop will occur on the ___ limb

Answer 18

lame