Pelvic Limb 2 Flashcards
Which phalanx is the longest?
P1
What is the relative size of P2?
1/2 the length of P1
What is the shape of P3?
Looks like the hoof
Where is the bony ridge of P1, what inserts here, and what does it outline?
On the palmar/plantar aspect;
Several ligaments terminate here;
Outlines the triangular area
What is the triangular area of P1 outlined by?
bony ridge
Where are the extensor processes of P2 and P3 located and what inserts on them?
On the dorsal surface;
digital extensor tendons
Where are the flexor tuberosities/surfaces located and what inserts on them?
Proximal aspect of palmar/plantar P2, navicular bone, and P3;
Digital flexor tendons
What are the solar foramina of P3 joined by and what pass through here?
Joined by solar canal;
terminal branches of the digital arteries pass thru
How many proximal sesamoids does the horse have?
2 per foot
How many distal sesamoids does the horse have?
1 per foot (navicular bone)
Where is the sagittal ridge located?
On the distal aspect of the 3rd metacarpal/tarsal
Where is the sagittal groove located?
On the proximal aspect of P1
What two articular surfaces of the distal limb are described as a “lock and key” mechanism and what does it do?
The sagittal ridge and sagittal groove;
Restricts range of motion to flexion and extension
What is present at the fetlock joint that helps to limit the range of movement to flexion and extension?
robust collateral ligaments
What does the bony ridge of the ox’s fused 3rd and 4th MC/MTs divide?
divides bone into 2 medullary cavities
How many proximal sesamoids does the ox have?
4 per foot (2 per digit)
How many distal sesamoids does the ox have?
2 per foot (1 per digit)
What two MT/MC bones are fused in the rmt?
3rd and 4th MC/MTs
What is the cannon bone in the horse?
3rd MC or MT
What are the splint bones of the horse?
2nd and 4th MCs or MTs
What is the long pastern bone of the horse?
P1
What is the short pastern bone of the horse?
P2
What is the coffin bone of the horse?
P3