Proximal hindlimb Flashcards
Which spinal nerves supply the hindlimb?
L5, L6, L7, S1, S2
What is the name is the ventral branches that come from the spinal cord to the hindlimb?
Lumbosacral plexus
What are the names of the 4 main nerves in the hindlimb?
- Gluteal
- Obturator
- Femoral
- Sciatic
What forms the coxo-femoral joint?
Head of femur and acetabulum of the pelvis (lunate surface)
What is the labrum?
Cartilaginous extension of the lunate surface
Which ligament runs across the acetabulum?
Transverse ligament
Which ligaments are not present around the hip joint?
Collateral ligaments
Which ligament provides stability to the hip joint?
Ligament of the head of the femur = teres ligament/round ligament
What is the main role of the extrinsic muscles?
Move the limb relative to the trunk
What are the 3 gluteal muscles?
Superficial
Middle
Deep
What are the GAPE muscles?
- Gracilis
- Adductor
- Pectineus
- External obturator
Which nerve innervates the GAPE muscles?
Obturator nerve
What are the 3 limb retractors/hip extensors?
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Which nerve innervates the limb retractors/hip extensors?
Sciatic nerve
What are the cranial and caudal boundaries of the femoral triangle?
Caudal = pectineus Cranial = sartorius
