Forelimb Joints Flashcards

1
Q

Shoulder Joint movement (5)

A

-flexion
-extension
-some rotation
-abduction
-adduction

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2
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The shoulder joint is a

A

Simple, ball and socket joint

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3
Q

Enarthrosis means

A

Ball and Socket Joint

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4
Q

The joint capsule of the shoulder joint is (2)

A

-simple and loose to allow for a large range of movement
-provides padding and lubrication for the Biceps brachii origin

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5
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Ligaments of the shoulder joint includes:

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-Gleno-humeral Ligaments
-Transverse Humeral Retinaculum

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6
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The Gleno-humeral Ligament is:

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-shoulder joint ligament
-lateral and medial

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7
Q

Elbow Joint movement (3)

A

-flexion
-extension
-rotation (supination/pronation)

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8
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The elbow joint is a

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compound joint (ie. 3 in 1)

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9
Q

The elbow joint is comprised of

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-humero-radial joint
-humero-ulnar joint
-radio-ulnar joint

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10
Q

The joint capsule of the elbow joint is

A

-tight
-separated into an Extensor Pouch Caudally and Flexor Pouch Cranially

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11
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4 ligaments of the elbow joint

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-Collateral Ligaments (lateral and medial)
-Annualar Ligament
-Oblique Ligament
-Olecranon Ligament

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12
Q

The Annular Ligament is: (2)

A

-a ligament of the elbow joint
-holds the head of radius on top of the ulna

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13
Q

The Oblique Ligament is: (3)

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-a small band of fibres on the cranial aspect of the elbow
-loose except during extension
-prevents over-extension

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14
Q

The Olecranon Ligament is: (3)

A

-small
-on the caudal aspect of elbow
-loose except during flexion

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15
Q

Carpal joint movement (2)

A

-flexion
-extension

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16
Q

3 parts to the Carpal Joint

A

-Antebrachiocarpal joint (most movement)
-Intercarpal joint
-Carpometacarpal joint (least amount of movement)

17
Q

The Flexor Retinaculum

A

is an outer sleeve that holds the deep and superficial digital flexors in place

18
Q

4 ligaments of the Carpal Joint

A

-Dorsal Carpal Ligament
-Palmar Carpal Fibrocartilage
-Collaterals (lateral and medial
-Interosseous

19
Q

Intermetacarpal Joint movement

A

Gliding

20
Q

Ligament of the Intermetacarpal Joint

A

Interosseous Metacarpal Ligaments

21
Q

Metacarpophalangeal & Phalangeal joint movement

A

-flexion
-extension

22
Q

The joint capsule of the metacarpophalangeal and phalangeal joints is

A

simple

23
Q

Ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal and phalangeal joints are

A

-Collaterals (lateral and medial)
-dorsal elastic ligament

24
Q

Ligaments of the Palmar Sesamoid Bones

A

-Lateral and Median Sesamoidean
-Intersesamoidean
-Distal Sesamoidean
-Cruciate Ligaments

25
Q

The Retinacula

A

holds the flexor tendons close to the palmar surface of the manus (ie. holds superficial and deep digital flexors in place)

26
Q

Three parts of the Retinacula

A

-proximal
-middle
-distal