Functional Anatomy- Equine Pelvic Limb Flashcards
Lable with common and real name

Hook=tuber coxae

Identify which is what and why


Lable joints of tarsus and discuss joint communication


Clinical relevence of tarsal joints

Spavin= arthritic changes in joints

Whats up with this horse?

DIRT lesions= basically at the intermediate ridge, osteo something common in horse
whys this spot important?


lable this joint


lable flexor/extensor surfaces


whats up with this horse?

Upward fixation of the patella

Symptom: when horse is walking, toe/leg stays back longer than its supposed to.
Cause: femoral patellar locking aparatus gets stuck on medial ridge of femoral trochlea. if it cant unlock, leg is stuck. (like herpst)
Whats up with this horse?

Ruptured proneus tertius

Symptom: Stifle is flexed and Hock is extended at the same time (if reciprocal apparatus is working this shouldnt be possible.)