Thoracic Limb/Scapula Flashcards
Other names for forelimb
Thoracic and pectoral limb
What percentage of weight does the forelimbs bear in a dog?
60%
What percentage of weight should a dog’s hindlimb bear?
20% in each limb
Bones of the forelimb
Scapula and clavicle, humerus, radius and ulna, carpal bones, metacarpal bones, phalanges
Vestigial
no function
Synsarcosis
two bones that are connected by muscles
What species has a fully formed clavicle?
Avian, Mouse, rabbit, opossum
What is the difference between feline and canine scapula?
Feline has a Suprahamate Process
Does a feline have a longer or shorter Coracoid process in comparison to a canine?
elongated
How many borders are on the scapula?
3 - cranial, caudal, dorsal
How many angles are on the scapula?
3
1
Cranial angle
2
dorsal angle
3
spine
4
infraspinous fossa