joints of forelimb and hindlimb Flashcards
what type of joint is the shoulder joint
ball and socket/synovial
what are the 3 types of joints
fibrous , cartilaginous, synovial
what makes up the rotator cuff tendons
tendons of 4 muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor)
chief movement of shoulder joint
flexion and extension
what are the ligaments associated with the shoulder joint
medial and lateral glenohumeral ligaments
tendon of biceps brachii is held in place by
retinaculum
the synovial sheath of the tendon of the biceps brachii is an extension of ___
the joint capsule
what type of joint is the elbow
hinge joint
which holds the articulating surfaces of the humerus and ulna together for the elbow joint?
medial and lateral collateral ligaments
primary movement of carpus is between which bones
radius and radiocarpal bone
median and lateral collateral ligaments are also found in which joints
metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints
what is the union between the ischium and pubis
connective tissue fibrocartilaginous union
what is the joint in the hindlimb between the limb and axial skeleton
sacroiliac joint
what does the sacroiliac joint provide stabilization towards
vertebral column and pelvis (ilia)
what type of joint is the SI joint
synovial with 2 types of cartilage/unions
what is the union of the SI joint made of
fibrocartilage caudally
articular cranially
where does the sacrotuberous ligament run between
sacrum and tuber ischii
the stability of the hip joint is maintained by:
muscles crossing it, joint capsule, and ligament of the femoral head
what is the primary movement of the stifle
flexion/extension
in the stifle, which ligaments are thinner
femoropatellar
in stifle which ligaments are thicker
collateral
difference between menisci and disk
disk completely separates the cavity into 2 separate parts
how many sesamoid bones does the stifle joint have
4
