Lab practical 1 Flashcards
______ is known as the “hooks” in bovine
A. Tuber coxae
B. Iliac crest
C. Tuber sacrale
D. Wing
Tuber coxae
What forms the dorsal boundary of the carpal canal?
A. Palmar carpal ligament
B. Palmar flexor retinaculum
C. Palmar extensor retinaculum
D. None of the above
A. Palmar carpal ligament
Why is the deltoideus not divided into two parts in the horse?
Because the horse lacks an acromion therefore, no acromial and scapular parts of the deltoideus.
What is the glenohumeral joint common name?
Shoulder joint
What extends from the greater to the lesser tubercle over the inter tubercular groove of the humerus holding the tendon of the biceps brachii in place?
The transverse humeral retinaculum
True/False: In the cat, there is an additional supracondylar foramen near the medial aspect of the condyle through which the brachial artery and median nerve pass
True
What is known as the “knee” by horse owners?
Carpus: comprised of 7-8 carpal bones located within two rows, none which are fused. Carpal bone 1 is absent in about 80%-85% of horses.
What is the intermediate ridge in horses that divides the intertubercular groove and stabilizes the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle as it passes through the intertubercular groove?
Intermediate tubercle
Identify the highlighted structure on the pelvic limb:

Long digital extensor
What is commonly called the long pastern bone?
A. Middle phalanx
B. Proximal phalanx
C. Distal phalanx
D. None of the above
B. Proximal phalanx
Identify the highlighted structure:

Supinator
What would happen with the SDF, DDF and the suspensory ligament were all cut?
The fetlock would hit the ground
What are the two main central components of the common calcanean tendon?
- Biceps femoris
- Gracilis
- Semitendinosus
- Gastrocnemius
- Superficial digital flexor
The two main central components are composed of the:
Gastrocnemius and the superficial digital flexor
What are the components of the stay apparatus? Hint: There are 6 components
- Biceps brachii
- lacertus fibrosis
- interosseous
- proximal sesamoid bones
- SDF
- DDF
What forms the palmar boundary of the carpal canal?
Palmar flexor retinaculum
Identify the highlighted structure on the pelvic limb:

Long digital exstensor
Identify the highlighted structure:

Acromial head of the deltoideus
What forms the dorsal border of the jugular groove in the horse?
A. Sternocephalicus
B. Cleidomastoideus
C. Omohyoideus
D. None of the above
B. Cleidomastoideus of the brachiocephalicus
What is known as the “hunter’s bump” and in what animal is it seen?
Tuber sacrale In the horse
What are the components of the reciprocal apparatus?
Fibularis (peroneus) tertius
Fibrous component of the superficial digital flexor and gastrocnemius
The region of articulation between the tibia/talus/fibula/calcaneus is commonly known as:
The hock
What muscle(s) originate at the ischiatic tuberosity?
A. Sartorius
B. Semitendinosus
C. Semimembranosus
D. Biceps femoris
E. A and D
F. B and C
G. All of the above
F. B and C
The semitendinosus and the semimembranosus both originate at the ischiatic tuberosity
What ligament forms the dorsal boundary of the carpal canal?
Palmar carpal ligament
In the horse, what is the name of the apparatus that ensures that the stifle and hock joints move in unison for energy conservation?
Reciprocal apparatus
Which muscle does not extend the hip and flex the stifle (non-weight bearing)?
A. Semitendinosus
B. Sartorius
C. Biceps femoris
D. Semimembranosus
E. They all extend the hip and flex the stifle
B. Sartorius
What lies beneath the infraspinatus muscle?
Subtendinous synovial bursa
Origin, Insertion, Action of Superficial pectoral muscle
Origin: First 3 sternebrae; Median fibrous raphe at the ventral midline
Insertion: Crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
Action: adduct limb (non-weight bearing); Prevent abduction of limb (weight bearing)
True/False: The tendon of the infraspinatus muscle has a subtendinous synovial bursa
True
The tendon of which muscle(s) is/are being held down by the crural extensor retinaculum?
A. Cranial tibial
B. Long digital extensor
C. Fibularis longus
D. A and C
E. A and B
F. All of the above
E. A and B
The tendons of the cranial tibial and the long digital extensor muscles are held down by the crural extensor retinaculum
What is commonly called the fetlock joint in the horse?
A. Metacarpo/metatarso phalangeal joint
B. Proximal interphalangeal joint
C. Middle interphalangeal joint
D. Distal interphalangeal joint
A. Metacarpo/metatarso phalangeal joint
Which muscle forms the cranial border of the femoral triangle?
A. Gracilis
B. Pectineus
C. Sartorius
D. Adductor
C. Sartorius
What would happen if the DDF were severed in the horse?
The toe would come up off the ground and hyper extend
True/False: The cranial tibial muscle flexes tarsus and rotates the paw medially so plantar surface faces laterally
False: The cranial tibial muscle flexes the tarsus and rotates the paw laterally so plantar surface faces medially
What muscles makes up the carpal canal? Hint: There are 3 muscles
Flexor carpi radialis
Deep digital flexor
Superficial digital flexor
True/False: The ventral elastic ligament maintains hyperextension of the distal phalanx and claw in cats?
False: The dorsal elastic ligament maintains hyperextension of the distal phalanx and claw in cats
Identify the highlighted structure:

Longissimus cervicis
______ is known as the “pins” in bovine
A. Ischiadic spine
B. Tuber ischii
C. Ischiatic table
D. Ischiatic tuberosity
B. Tuber ischii
What are the components of the suspensory apparatus in horses?
Interosseus
Proximal sesamoid bones
Superficial digital flexor
Deep digital flexor
Where does the gemelli originate?
A. Lateral ischium
B. Ventral pelvis
C. Ilium cranial to the acetabulum
D. Isciatic tuberosity
A. Lateral ischium
Which 5 muscles contribute to the common calcanean tendon?
Biceps femoris Semitendinosus Gracilis Gastrocnemius Superficial digital flexor
Which muscle does not flex the hip?
A. Quadratus femoris
B. Quadriceps femoris
C. Sartorius
D. Iliopsoas
E. None of the above
F. A and C
A. Quadratus femoris
What joints make up the “knee” in the horse?
Radiocarpal joint Mid carpal Joint Carpometacarpal joint
Identify the highlighted structure:

Iliocostalis
Correctly label with bovine, equine, and canine:


In the horse, which check ligaments are associated with the SDF and DDF respectively?
SDF - proximal check ligament DDF - Distal check ligament
What do these muscles have in common? Briefly describe their commonality: gracilis, pectineus and the adductor
A. The point of origin
B. The point of insertion
C. The action
D. Nothing
C. The action
They all adduct the limb
Gracilis - also flexes the stifle; extends hip and hock
Pectineus - only adducts limb
Adductor - also extends the hip
Where does the semimembranosus originate?
A. Caudoventral ischium
B. Wing of the ilium
C. Ischiatic tiberosity
D. Pelvic side of pubis and ischium
C. Ischiatic tuberosity
What is commonly known as the pastern joint?
A. Metacarpo/metatarso phalangeal joint
B. Proximal interphalangeal joint
C. Middle interphalangeal joint
D. Distal interphalangeal joint
B. Proximal interphalangeal joint
Identify the highlighted structure:

Pronator teres
Which muscle forms the caudal border of the femoral triangle?
A. Sartorius
B. Gracilis
C. Iliopsoas
D. Pectineus
D. Pectineus
Which 3 muscles extend the hip and abduct the limb?
Superficial, middle, and deep gluteal muscles
What is the name of the long tendon of the biceps brachii that is a component of the passive stay apparatus of the forelimb in the horse?
Lacertus fibrosus
What forms the caudal boarder of the jugular groove in the horse?
A. Omohyoideus
B. Sternocephalicus
C. Cleidomastoideus
D. Brachiocephalicus
A. Omohyoideus
What is the action of the vastus medialis?
A. Flexion of digits
B. Adduction of limb and extension of hip
C. Extension of stifle
C. Extension of stifle
Where does the gracilis and the adductor originate from?
The pelvic symphysis via the symphysial tendon
The shiny fibrocartilage covering the plantar surface of the proximal sesamoid bones is known as the:
Scutum
What muscle does not insert at the trochanteric fossa of the femur?
A. Internal obturator
B. Gemelli
C. Quadratus femoris
D. External obturator
E. None of the above
C. Quadratus femoris - it inserts at the intertrochanteric creist of the femur
What tricep head do large animals lack?
A. Long head
B. Lateral head
C. Accessory head
D. Medial head
C. Accessory head
What is commonly known as the coffin joint?
A. Metacarpo/metatarso phalangeal joint
B. Proximal interphalangeal joint
C. Middle interphalangeal joint
D. Distal interphalangeal joint
D. Distal interphalangeal joint
What is referred to as the buttons in bovine?
medial and lateral splint bones
What is the interosseous called in the horse?
Suspensory ligament - and it is entirely tendinous
In horses, metacarpal III is often called the:
A. Long pastern bones
B. Short pastern bones
C. Cannon bones
D. Coffin
C. Cannon bones
What is the sleeve called that the superficial digital flexor forms so that the deep digital flexor can pass through?
Flexor manica
What is the humeroradioulnar joint common name?
Elbow or cubital joint
In horses, which bone is most affected by compressive forces?
A. Lateral splint bone
B. Medial splint bone
C. Cannon bone
B. Medial splint bone Because carpal bone II rests entirely on the medial splint bone
What is the OIA of the highlighted structure?

Lateral head
of the triceps brachii
Origin: Tricipital line, proximal humerus
Insertion: Olecranon of ulna
Action: Extend the elbow
What is also known as the navicular bone?
A. Proximal sesamoid bone
B. Distal sesamoid bone
B. Distal sesamoid bone
What forms the palmar boundary of the carpal canal?
A. Palmar carpal ligament
B. Palmar flexor retinaculum
C. Palmar extensor retinaculum
D. None of the above
A. Palmar flexor retinaculum
Which muscles have a common insertion and what is it?
A. Superficial and middle gluteal muscles
B. Middle and deep gluteal muscles
C. Superficial and deep gluteal muscles
B. Middle and deep gluteal muscles
They insert at the greater trochanter of the femur
Bonus fact: Middle gluteal muscle originates from the crest and gluteal surface of the ilium Deep gluteal muscle originates from the body of the ilium and the ischiatic spine
What bone makes up the lateral boarder of the carpal canal?
Accessory carpal bone
What forms the ventral borderof the jugular groove?
A. Brachiocephalicus
B. Omohyoideus
C. Sternocephalicus
D. Cleidomastoideus
C. Sternocephalicus
What is the foramen in which the brachial artery and the median nerve pass through in cats?
Supracondylar foramen in the humerus
What are the three annular ligaments that hold down the tendons of the SDF and the DDF?
Palmar annular ligament Proximal digital annular ligament Distal digital annular ligament