Pelvic Limb II

Question 1

The pubis and ischia joint at what structure?

Answer 1

pelvic symphysis

Question 2

Coxofemoral joint articulates with?

Answer 2

Head of femur and acetabulum of os coxa

Question 3

What is the coxofemoral joint anchored by?

Answer 3

ligament of femoral head and transverse acetabular ligament

Question 4

Coxofemoral type of joint?

Answer 4

Synovial AND ball and socket

Question 5

Coxofemoral joint articular capsule is not very tight so…

Answer 5

very mobile and injury prone

Question 6

Articulation points of sacroiliac joints?

Answer 6

auricular surface of ilium articulates with auricular surface of sacrum

Question 7

Articulation of stifle joint?

Answer 7

Convex femoral condyles and flattened tibial condyles

Question 8

3 components of stifle joint?

Answer 8

Menisci, bicondylar synovial joint, capsule

Question 9

Type of pads of meniscus?

Answer 9

fibrocartilaginous

Question 10

Shape of menisci?

Answer 10

semilunar

Question 11

Functions of menisci?

Answer 11

increases joint congruence
even load distribution
decreases friction

Question 12

Motion of bicondylar synovial joint?

Answer 12

hinge motion

Question 13

How many sacs in stifle joint capsule?

Answer 13

3 intercommunicating sacs

Question 14

Location of sacs?

Answer 14

2 between each opposing condyles
1 big one on cranial femur

Question 15

Clinical relevance of sacs?

Answer 15

infection, cells, blood will likely migrate to ALL sacs

Question 16

Sacrotuberous ligament not present in what species?

Answer 16

cats

Question 17

Attachments of sacrotuberous ligaments?

Answer 17

trasnverse processes of S3 and CD1 to ischiatic tuberosity

Question 18

Sacrotuberous is an important muscle attachment site of? (2)

Answer 18

biceps femoris
superficial gluteal

Question 19

Intracellular ligaments?

Answer 19

cruciates

Question 20

Extracellular ligaments?

Answer 20

collateral

Question 21

Function of cruciate?

Answer 21

limit medial rotation of tibia AND craniocaudal displacement of femur and tibia AND joint hyperextension

Question 22

Function of collateral ligg.?

Answer 22

limit mediolateral/rotational movement

Question 23

Lateral collateral movement?

Answer 23

Adduction

Question 24

Medial collateral movement?

Answer 24

Abduction

Question 25

Coxofemoral joint luxation common name and frequency? Cause?

Answer 25

Hip dislocation and very common
Trauma

Question 26

What direction of the joint luxated? Two reasons?

Answer 26

Craniodorsally
Direction of forces on hindlimb and pull of gluteal mm.

Question 27

What also ruptures with hip dislocation?

Answer 27

ligament of fibular head and articular capsule

Question 28

What is the most torn ligg. in dogs?

Answer 28

CCL

Question 29

What animals are at risk of CCL rupture?

Answer 29

obese and large breed dogs

Question 30

Common causes of CCL rupture?

Answer 30

excessive medial rotation of tibia OR lateral rotation of femur OR hyperextension of stifle

Question 31

Why are CrCL ruptures more common than CaCL ruptures?

Answer 31

not as robust, less substantial

Question 32

Test to identify ruptured CCL?

Answer 32

Cranial drawer test

Question 33

Bones associated with tarsocrural?

Answer 33

distal tibia, fibula and talus

Question 34

Bones associated with tarsometatarsal?

Answer 34

distal tarsals 1-4, proximal MT 2-5

Question 35

Bones associated with proximal intertarsal?

Answer 35

distal talus, calcaneus, proximal central tarsal, tarsal 4

Question 36

Bones associated with distal intertarsal?

Answer 36

distal central tarsal and proximal tarsals 1-3