Limbs Flashcards
Achrondroplasia
A form of dwarfing, foreshortening of the long bones of the limbs. Bassets and Dachshunds are typically achondroplastic breeds.
Angulation
The angles formed at a joint by a meeting of the bones
Carpus
Bones forming the joint between the forearm and the front pastern, wrist.
(Skeletal)
Cat foot
A compact round foot, well knuckled up deep pads.
Goes with round bone.
Dewclaw
Fifth digit on inside of the legs.
Elbow
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
Also skeletal
Femur
Thigh bone. From hip to stifle joint.
Skeletal
Fibula
Smaller bone in the second thigh along with the larger weight bearing tibia.
Fibula bone supports minimal weight.
(Skeletal)
First thigh
The upper part of the hindquarter between the hip and the stifle, and which encompasses the femur.
Forearm
The bone of the forelegs between the elbow and wrist.
Hock
The tarsus or collection of bones of the hind leg forming the joint between the second thigh and the rear pastern (metatarsus).
(Also skeletal)
Humerous
Upper arm. The bone between the shoulder blade and the forearm.
(Skeletal)
Pads
Tough, thicker skin on the underside of the feet. Sole.
Metatarsals
Bones between hock joint and phalanges (foot).
Skeletal
Metacarpals
Bones between the carpus (wrist) and phalanges (foot).
Skeletal