Exam 3 Written (Cross) Flashcards
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Mm
extrinsic: attach forelimb to trunk
intrinsic: attach only within limb
What is Brachial Plexus Avulsion
excessive pulling on thoracic limb
disrupts nerves originating from plexus
How does brachial plexus avulsion present?
cannot extend muscle
“dangling” limb
Elbow Dysplasia
instability or detachment of anconeal process –> inflammation / OA
What patients have elbow dysplasia most commonly?
large breed dogs
Two Types of Angular Limb Deformities
Carpal valgus
Carpal varus
Carpal valgus
angulation away from midline
Carpal varus
angulation toward midline
Orthogonal Views
see 3D structure in 2D, need several views for full pic
Radiopacities (in order)
Air
Fat
Water/soft tissue
Bone
Metal
Is metal radiolucent or radiopaque?
And is it black or white?
radiopaque
white
Summation
bone over bone = more radiopaque
Conus Arteriosus
cone-shaped part of right ventricle that leads to pulmonary trunk
Foramen Ovale
opening in fetal heart between atria | bypasses lungs
What occurs if foramen ovale doesn’t close after birth?
less oxygenated blood to aorta = growth/exercise problems
Ligamentum Arteriosum
CT remnant of ductus arteriosus in adult
Which valve = tricuspid? Which is bicuspid?
tricuspid = right AV
bicuspid = left AV
What are the 3 cusps of right AV valve?
parietal
septal
angular
What are the 2 cusps of the left AV valve?
parietal + septal
How many valvules are in the pulmonary & aortic valves?
3 semilunar valvules
Define non-congruent joint
two opposing joints not contouring each other
What is an example of a non-congruent joint in pelvic limb?
stifle (femoral condyles articulate with tibial condyles)
What is present to compensate for the non-congruent joint of the stifle?
menisci
Triceps Surae
soleus M + gastrocnemius M in cat
Coxofemoral Luxation
dislocated hip joint
cause: hit by car, person, horse
What directional location is a coxofemoral luxation displaced?
craniodorsal displacement
How does coxofemoral luxation present?
unilateral NWB lameness
limb toward median (carried adducted)
What are consequences of not treating coxofemoral luxation?
lose joint capsule
lose ligament of femoral head
lose transverse acetabular ligament
What occurs if coxofemoral luxation is not treated immediately?
continued soft tissue damage
degeneration of cartilage
Patellar Luxation
displacement of patella from trochlear sulcus
In what animals is medial patellar luxation most common?
small breed dogs
In what animals is lateral patellar luxation most common?
large breed dogs
Two Treatment Options for Patellar Luxation
Trochlear Wedge Resection Sx
Build up Quadriceps M
Hip Dysplasia
malformed hip joint
osteofites cause extra bone growth –> advanced arthritis
large breed common
Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)
loss of blood supply to joint –> cell death
What type of animals does OCD affect?
young, fast-growing animals
Perineum
part of body wall that covers pelvic outlet
Perineal region
visible external part of perineum
Perineal Body (Male)
area between anal canal + bulb of penis
Perineal Body (Female)
area between anus + vulva
What occurs if there is a loss of neural function to the muscles?
muscle atrophy
leg/joint collapse
What is the patella known for?
largest sesamoid bone in body
What type of joint is the stifle?
Non-congruent joint
Fabellae
small sesamoid bones of gastrocnemius M
Name two ligaments of the stifle prone to rupture
Cranial & caudal cruciate ligament
What is the “drawer sign”? And what is it accompanied by?
= CCL tear
accompanied by meniscus tear
What kind of joint is the Coxofemoral Joint?
ball & socket
Laborum
rim of fibrocartilage in acetabulum to deepen socket
Sacrotuberous Ligament
stiff structure (NOT present in cat)
part of coxofemoral joint
Function of Transverse Acetabular Ligament
keep head of femur from popping out
Name the 4 tarsus joints
Tarsocrural joint
Proximal intertarsal joint
Distal intertarsal joint
Tarsometatarsal joint
Which tarsal joint had the most mobility?
Tarsocrural joint