Hindlimb Osteology Flashcards

1
Q

Hind limb bones

A
pelvis
femur
tibia & fibula
tarsals
metatarsals
phalanges
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2
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Os coxae

A

pelvis

made of two halves (hemi-pelvis)

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3
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Pelvic symphysis

A

cartilaginous joint between 2 hemi-pelvis

small mammals open slightly in parturition

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4
Q

Ilium

A

craniodorsal part of pelvis
articulates with sacrum
forms part of acetabulum

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5
Q

Ischium

A

middle part of pelvis

forms acetabulum & pelvic symphysis

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6
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Pubis

A

medial part of pelvis
forms acetabulum & pelvic symphysis
L shaped in lateral view

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7
Q

Femur

A

head projects medially to acetabulum
straight shaft
thigh

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8
Q

Tibia & Fibula

A

tibia large & weight bearing, medial
fibula lateral & vestigial
crus (leg)

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9
Q

Tarsus

A
7 
1st row: talus & calcaneus
2nd row: central tarsal
3rd row: tarsals 1-4
hock
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10
Q

Pes

A

hock & metatarsus & digits

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11
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Hind limb joints

A
sacro-iliac
pelvic symphysis
coxo-femoral (hip)
stifle
tarsus (hock)
metatarso-phalangeal & inter-phalangeal
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12
Q

Sacro-iliac joint

A

synovial with fibrocartilaginous attachment = mixed type of joint
shock absorbing

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13
Q

Sacrotuberous ligament

A

sacrum & 1st caudal vertebra to ischiadic tuberosity

only in dogs

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14
Q

Coxo-femoral joint

A
hip
ball & socket synovial
high ROM (limited by soft tissues)
suction effect with synovial fluid in acetabulum
fibrous joint capsule
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15
Q

Teres/round ligament

A

keeps femoral head in acetabulum

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