Palpation Musculoskelatal System

Question 1

Scapula

Answer 1

borders, scapular spine, acromion, (possibly supraglenoid- tendon is here tho)

Question 2

Lymph node

Answer 2

superfical cervical lymph node located at the cranial border of the scapula; close to the shoulder joint
drains lymph from caudal head, lateral neck, & most of thoracic limb area; becomes swollen if these areas get infected

Question 3

Humerus

Answer 3

greater & less tubercle; humeral condyle

Question 4

Entry to shoulder joint for arthroscopy/ intra-articular injection

Answer 4

via gap b/w acromion process & caudal part of greater tubercle

Question 5

Ulna

Answer 5

olecranon; tricipital bursa

Question 6

Manus

Answer 6

accessory carpal bone; metacarpals; metacarpal pads; sesamoid

Question 7

Hip

Answer 7

iliac crest; ischiatic tuberosity; greater trochanter

Question 8

Stifle

Answer 8

femoral trochlea; patella; tibial tuberosity; patellar ligament; head of fibular proximally; fabellae; condyles; collateral ligaments; popliteal lymph node

Question 9

Hock

Answer 9

calcaneus; calcaneal/n tendon; lateral & medial malleolus; long, medial, & lateral collateral ligaments (tarsal joint); dorsal pedal artery; medail & lateral saphenous veins