Pelvic Limb

Question 1

where is the spheroidal joint?

Answer 1

between the acetabulum and the femoral head

Question 2

what is the main function of the lateral muscles of the hip?

Answer 2

extension

Question 3

what is the main function of the caudal muscles of the hip?

Answer 3

to counter medial rotation of the gluteal mm

Question 4

what is the action of the caudal muscles of the thigh on the coxal joint?

Answer 4

extension

Question 5

what are the actions of the medial muscles of the thigh?

Answer 5

adductors

-preventers of abduction

Question 6

what is the action of the cranial muscles of the thigh on the coxal joint?

Answer 6

flexion

Question 7

what joint of the tarsus does all of the movement occur?

Answer 7

tarsocrural joint

Question 8

over 70% of the ground distance traveled by the limb comes from the _____ joint.

Answer 8

coxal

Question 9

how do you test for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture?

Answer 9

cranial drawer test

Question 10

what are three treatments for craniak cruciate ligament?

Answer 10

• lateral fabellotibial suture
• TPLO
• tibial tuberosity advancement

Question 11

what limb is the main propulsion generator in a racing dog’s rotary gallop?

Answer 11

right-sided hind limb

Question 12

what muscles are affected in fibrotic myopathy?

Answer 12

semitendonosus

semimembranosus