Ruminant Forelimb - Applied Anatomy

Question 1

Which component articulation of the carpal joint is most prone to injury and inflammation?

Answer 1

antebrachial carpal joint

Question 1

In which species can injections into the shoulder joint be used to treat bicipital bursitis?

Answer 1

small ruminants

Question 2

What predisposes small ruminants to developing a knock-knee stance?

Answer 2

medial angulation of the carpus
also hereditary

Question 3

What is a carpal hydroma in ruminants?

Answer 3

acquired subcutaneous bursa on the dorsal surface of the carpus

Question 4

Which joint of the ruminant forelimb is the most worked?

Answer 4

fetlock joint

Question 5

What should be considered during digital amputations in ruminants?

Answer 5

the dorsal joint capsule of the pastern joint extends to the coffin joint

Question 6

What clinical signs are observed when the suprascapular nerve is injured?

Answer 6

the shoulder is abducted

Question 7

What clinical signs are observed when the suprascapular nerve is paralyzed?

Answer 7

muscle atrophy - prominent scapular spine

Question 8

What clinical signs are observed when the ulnar a/o medial nerves are damaged?

Answer 8

little effect on gait
“goose-stepping”
carpal and lower joints are over extended

Question 9

What clinical signs are observed when the radial nerve is paralyzed high on the limb?

Answer 9

elbow “dropped”
non-weight bearing

Question 10

What clinical signs are observed when the radial nerve is paralyzed low on the limb?

Answer 10

knuckling over