Leg Movement And Actions

Question 0

Superficial Flexor Tendon

Answer 0

Smaller and almost lining back of foot

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Decreasing the angle of the joint

Question 2

Deep Flexor Tendon

Answer 2

Bigger and on top of superficial flexor tendon

Question 3

When does branching occur at the distal ends of the tendons?

Answer 3

Multidigited animals

Question 4

Proximal Attachment of both tendons are like…

Answer 4

Muscles proximal to the carpal/tarsal joint

Question 5

Distal attachment: superficial flexor tendon?

Answer 5

Middle Phalanx

Question 6

Distal Attachment: deep flexor tendon

Answer 6

Distal phalanx

Question 7

What is the function of those tendons?

Answer 7

To flex the digit and support the fetlock joint

Question 8

Tendinitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the tendon

Question 9

Tendosynovitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of tendon and the synovial membrane

Question 10

Extension

Answer 10

Increasing the angle of the joint

Question 11

Where is the extensor tendon of the digit located?

Answer 11

Cranial surface of the lower leg

Question 12

The proximal attachment of the tendon is to…

Answer 12

Muscles proximal to the carpal/tarsal joint

Question 13

Where is the distal attachment of the tendon located?

Answer 13

The extensor process of the third phalanx

Question 14

What is the function of the extensor tendons?

Answer 14

Extend the digit and help support the fetlock joint

Question 15

Hyper extension

Answer 15

Extending the joint beyond the normal position

Question 16

What does the suspensory ligament do?

Answer 16

Prevents hyper extension of the fetlock

Protects tendons from abnormal stretching

Question 17

The proximal attachment of he suspensory ligament is to…

Answer 17

The caudal end of the carpus/tarsus and metacarpal/metatarsal

Question 18

Where is the distal attachment of the suspensory ligament?

Answer 18

Around the proximal sesamoid bones and around the fetlock joint itself