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Comparitive Anatomy Unit 2
Unit two of MU anatomy class
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
06/18/2011

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Term
Osteology
Definition
the study of bones of the skeleton
Term
bone is a __________ tissue with blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves
Definition
dynamic
Term
t/f bone adjusts to changes in stress by remodeling
Definition
T
Term
t/f bones do not repair themselves
Definition
F
Term
5 functions of bone
Definition
support, store, BC production, Protection and leverage
Term
compact bone
Definition
apears to be solid but has many canals and lamellea
Term
Cancellous bone
Definition
bone with a network of trabeculae with the spaces within that network filled with red or yellow marrow
Term
trabeculae
Definition
bony spicules that form a seris of spaces within a bone
Term
Diaphysis
Definition
shaft of the bone
Term
Epiphysis
Definition
wtremity of the bone
Term
Metaphysis
Definition
the junction between the diaphysis and epiphysis
Term
Epiphyseal cartilage aka
Definition
physis
Term
Epiphyseal cartilage
Definition
plane of hyaline cartalige where growth in the length of the bone occors
Term
Epiphyseal line
Definition
the remnant of the epiphyseal plate in a mature bone
Term
Medullary cavity
Definition
the space within the diaphysis that contains marrow
Term
Periosteum
Definition
fibrous covering of bone but is not found at areas covered with articular coverage
Term
What is the periosteum comprised of?
Definition
dense, irregular CT
Term
What fibers connet the periosteum to the bone
Definition
Sharpey's
Term
Endosteum
Definition
covers the medullary cavity or trabeculae
Term
Osteoblasts
Definition
make new bone; increase diamete of bone and heal fractures
Term
Osteoclasts
Definition
break down bone
Term
Long Bone
Definition
bone is longer than it is wide and the articlar surfaces are enlarged
Term
Short bone
Definition
bone thqta is somewhat cube shaped
Term
Flat bone
Definition
2 plates of compact bone with a central layer of cancellous or spongy bone
Term
Lamina externa
Definition
outer plate
Term
Lamina interna
Definition
inner plate
Term
Diploƫ
Definition
the spngy layer between the inner and outer plates of bone
Term
The ribs and scapula would be what classification of bone?
Definition
Flat
Term
Irregular bone
Definition
irregular shapes
Term
Where are irregular bones found?
Definition
on the median plane
Term
Sesamoid Bones
Definition
small bones embedded in tendons
Term
Sesamoid bones reduce ___________, increase _________ and can change the direction of pull of the muscle
Definition
friction; leverage
Term
Pneumatic Bone
Definition
contain air spaces
Term
What are the spaces in pneumatic bones refered to as?
Definition
sinuses
Term
Ossification
Definition
replacing initial cartilage with bone
Term
T/F Cartilage heals very quickly
Definition
F
Term
perichondrium
Definition
surrounds cartilage
Term
What are the types of cartilage?
Definition
Hyaline, Elastic and Fibrocartilage
Term
What are the two types of ossification?
Definition
endochondral and intramembranous
Term
Osteoid
Definition
resembling bone
Term
Calcification
Definition
the deposition of calcium salts in any tissue and can be associated with pathological processes
Term
Describe the intracartilaginous/endochondral ossification process.
Definition
cartilage developes, diaphysis starts to form, secondary ossification centers develop at either end of the bone all cartilage is replaced by bone
Term
Describe intramembranous ossification
Definition
the bone begins as a fibrous membrane with osteoid material, ostoid ossifies , soft palate can be felt when born but will eventually ossify
Term
What are the 4 main bony features
Definition
Articular projection, nonarticular projection, articular depression and nonarticular depression
Term
Describe "Head" projection
Definition
a spherical articular projection
Term
Describe a condyle projection
Definition
an approximately spherical articular mass
Term
describe a trochlea projection
Definition
a pully like articular mass
Term
describe a facet projection
Definition
a relatively flat articular surface
Term
describe a process projection
Definition
a bony projection
Term
describe a tuberosity or tuber projection
Definition
a relativly large projection
Term
describe a tubercle or tuberculum projection
Definition
a smaller projection
Term
describe a spine projection
Definition
a pointed projection or ridge
Term
describe a crest projection
Definition
a sharp ridge
Term
describe a neck projection
Definition
cylindrical part of a bone attached to a heat
Term
describe a line projection
Definition
a small ridge or mark on a bone
Term
descibe a Fovea depression
Definition
small depression
Term
describe a glenoid cavity depression
Definition
a shallow articular concavity
Term
describe a notch/incisure depression
Definition
indentation
Term
describe a fossa depression
Definition
large depression
Term
describe a foramen depression
Definition
hole in a bone
Term
describe a canal depression
Definition
a tunnle through one or more bones
Term
Epicondyle
Definition
raised area on or above a condyle
Term
Ramus
Definition
armlike bar of bone
Term
Fissure
Definition
narrow slit like opening
Term
meatus
Definition
canal like passage
Term
sinus
Definition
cavity within a bone
Term
sulcus
Definition
groove in a bone
Term
where are all axial bones located?
Definition
on or attached to the midline
Term
What 5 things is the axial skelaton made of?
Definition
hyoid apparatus, vertebrae, ribs and sternum
Term
vertebral column
Definition
a series of unpaired, irregular bones along the median plane
Term
what are the 5 sections of the vertebral column?
Definition
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and caudal
Term
C
Definition
cervial
Term
T
Definition
thoracic
Term
L
Definition
lumbar
Term
Cd
Definition
caudal
Term
Horse vertebral formula
Definition
C7 T18 L6 S5 C15-21
Term
Ox Vertebral Formula
Definition
C7 T 13 L6 S5 C18-20
Term
Sheep Vertebral Formula
Definition
C7 T13 L6/7 S4 C 16-18
Term
Goat Vertebral Formula
Definition
C7 T13 L6/7 S4 C16-18
Term
Hog Vertebral Formula
Definition
C7 T 14/15 L6/7 S4 C 20-23
Term
Dog and cat vertebral formulas
Definition
C7 T13 L7 S3 C20-24
Term
vertebral body
Definition
a cylindrical mass that forms the ventral part of the vertebra and the flood of the vertebral foramen
Term
Where is the ventral crest?
Definition
longitudinal ridge on C2-7, T and L vertebre
Term
Vertebral arch
Definition
located dorsally and forms the remainder of the vertebral foramen
Term
Pedicles
Definition
attach to the vertebral body and form the "walls of the arch
Term
Laminae of the vertebre
Definition
form the "roof" of the arch
Term
Vertebral foramen
Definition
the opening in the vertebra created by the body and arch
Term
vertebral canal
Definition
wehn the vertebrae are placed in series the foramia form this
Term
spinous process
Definition
the dorsal prominence from the arch
Term
transverse process
Definition
the lateral projections from the junction of the pedicles and body
Term
Cranial and caudal articular processes
Definition
located at the junction of the pedicles and laminae and serve to form synovial joints between adjacent vertebrae
Term
Intervertebral formamina
Definition
formed by the alignment of the cranial and caudal notches of the vertebrae; where the spinal nerves pass through the foramina
Term
C1
Definition
atalas
Term
t/f the atlas has no spinous process
Definition
T
Term
What are the lateral projections of the atlas?
Definition
wings
Term
atlanto-occipital joint allows yes/no movement
Definition
yes
Term
alontoaxial joint allows for yes/no movement
Definition
no
Term
C2
Definition
axis
Term
the spinous process of the axis forms a longitudingal "__________"
Definition
sail
Term
dens
Definition
cranial projection of the axis
Term
fovea dentis
Definition
allows the dens of the axis to articulate with the atlas
Term
C___ is a landmark for radiographs
Definition
6
Term
what does each thoracic vertebra articulate with?
Definition
a rib
Term
which thoracic vertebra does not have a caudal-costal fovea?
Definition
last one
Term
Which vertebrea form the withers?
Definition
cranial thoracic vertebrea
Term
anticlinal
Definition
the first T or L vertebra where the spinous process is perpendicular to the body
Term
what is the joint vertebra that attaches to the sacrum?
Definition
lumbosacral joint
Term
how is the sacrum formed?
Definition
the fusion of the sacral vertebae
Term
the thoracic skeleton consists of what 3 things?
Definition
T vertebrae, ribs and sternum
Term
Thoracic inlet
Definition
cranial opening of the rib cage
Term
thoracic outlet
Definition
caudal opening of the thoracic cavity
Term
# of ribs = # of what
Definition
T vertebrea
Term
sternal ribs
Definition
articulate directly with the sternum
Term
asternal ribs
Definition
connect indirectly to the sternum by costal cartilages
Term
floting ribs
Definition
ribs where the ventral ends are free with no sternal attachment
Term
what forms the costal arch?
Definition
costal cartilages of the last sternal rib and the asternal ribs
Term
sternebrae
Definition
bony segment creating the ventral floor of the thoracic skeleton
Term
manubrium
Definition
first sterebra
Term
what is the last sternebra?
Definition
xiphoid process
Term
suture joints of the skull have a ______ appearance and allow the craniam to _____ and _______.
Definition
serrated; expand; contract
Term
Name 3 functions of the skull.
Definition
protection, support sense organs, forming passages for digestive and respratory systems
Term
name the 2 divisions of the skull
Definition
cranium and facial
Term
calvaria
Definition
dorsal part of the cranium
Term
the caudal aspect of the cranium is formed by which bone?
Definition
occipital
Term
the lateral and ventral aspects of the cranium are formed by which two bones?
Definition
temporal and sphenoid
Term
why does the rostral aspect of the skull have numerous openings?
Definition
allow passage of the olfactory nerves
Term
facial bones
Definition
enclose the nasal and oral cavities and give structure to the face
Term
what 3 regions do the facial bones create?
Definition
oral, nasal and orbital
Term
what 3 bones form the oral region of the skull?
Definition
maxillae, incisive and palatine
Term
what bones have teeth?
Definition
maxillae and incisive
Term
what forms the ventral part of the oral region?
Definition
mandibles
Term
what separates the nasal passages?
Definition
vomer bone and a cartilage septum
Term
scroll bones
Definition
conchae/ turbinate bones originating from lateral walls of the nasal cavity
Term
5 bones of the orbital region
Definition
frontal, lacrimal, palatine,sphenoid, zygomatic
Term
horse/ruminents cats/dogs
which have partially bony orbital region?
Definition
cats/dogs
Term
zygomatic arch
Definition
ventral part of orbit
Term
3 parts to the zygomatic arch
Definition
zygomatic bone, zygomatic process of maxilla and zygomatic process of temporal
Term
the ____(animal) has a ridge on the lateral part of the head
Definition
horse
Term
what is the facial crest formed by?
Definition
maxilla and zygomatic bone
Term
paranasal sinuses
Definition
communicate with the nasal cavity
Term
trephination
Definition
drilling a hole in a bone
Term
what is important about animals with horns considering sinuses.
Definition
part of the frontal sinus extends into the cornaul process
Term
coronoid process
Definition
ramus
Term
purpose of mental nerves
Definition
provide sensory innervation to the lower lip and chin
Term
TMJ
Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
mastication
Definition
chewing
Term
what does the masseter muscle control?
Definition
chewing
Term
the angular process serves as an attachemnt site for which muscles?
Definition
pterygoid and masseter
Term
what are the three classifications of dog skulls
Definition
brachy, mesati, dolico cephalic
Term
brachycephalic
Definition
short-faced
Term
prognathic
Definition
underbite
Term
brachycephalic dogs have what problems?
Definition
respiratory and ocular
Term
Mesaticephalic
Definition
length=width "normal" shape
Term
dolicocephalic
Definition
long face
Term
brachygnathism
Definition
overbite
Term
the Infraorbital V, A and N pass through what openings?
Definition
infraorbital foramen, maxillary foramen,
Term
the Supra orbital V, A, and N pass through which openings and is only which animal?
Definition
supraorbital foramen; equine
Term
the optic nerve passes through what opening?
Definition
optic Canal
Term
Cranial nerve 1
Definition
Olfactory
Term
Cranial Nerve II
Definition
optic
Term
Cranial Nerve III
Definition
oculomoter
Term
Cranial Nerve IV
Definition
trochlear
Term
Cranial Nerve V
Definition
opthalmic/maxillary
Term
Cranial Nerve VI
Definition
abducens
Term
Cranial Nerve VII
Definition
facial
Term
Cranial Nerve VIII
Definition
vestibulocochlear
Term
Cranial Nerve IX
Definition
Glossopharyngeal
Term
Cranial Nerve X
Definition
vagus
Term
Cranial Nerve XI
Definition
Accessory
Term
Cranial Nerve XII
Definition
hypoglossal
Term
the oculomoter nerve passes through which openings?
Definition
orbital fissure, foramen orbitorotundum,
Term
the trochlear nerve passes through which openings
Definition
orbital fissure, foramen orbitorotundum
Term
the opthalmic nerve passes through wich opeingings?
Definition
orbital fissure, foramen orbitorotundum
Term
the abducens nerve passes through which openings?
Definition
orbital fissure, foramen orbiorotundum
Term
in carnivores and horses the maxillary NERVE goes through which opeings?
Definition
round foramen; rostral alar foamen in horses
Term
in ruminants and pigs the maxillary NERVE goes through which opeings?
Definition
foramen orbiorotundum
Term
the maxillary ARTERY goes through wich opeings?
Definition
rostral alar foramen (dogs and horses)and caudal alar foramen
Term
INternal acoustic foramen contains what nerves?
Definition
facial, vestibulaocochlear
Term
the jugular foramen conthains what nerves/arteries?
Definition
glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, interal carotid artery
Term
what passes through the oval foramen?
Definition
mandibular nerve
Term
what passes through the caudal palatine foramen, major palatin foramen and minor palatine foramen?
Definition
major palatine A,V, N
Term
what passes thorugh the sphenopalatine foramen?
Definition
sphenoplatine A, V; caudal nasal N
Term
what passes through the Tympano-occipital fissure?
Definition
CrN 9,10,11, int. carotoid A
Term
what passes through the retroarticular foramen
Definition
vein from the temporal venous sinus
Term
what passes through the stylomastoid foamen?
Definition
facial N
Term
what passes through the mastoid foramen?
Definition
caudal menigeal A
Term
what passes through the mandibular foamen, mandibular cnal and mental foramina?
Definition
Inferior alveolar A,V,N
Term
fibrous joints
Definition
no movement and no joint capsule
Term
syndemosis
Definition
united by fibrous tissue with minimal movement
Term
sutures
Definition
joints b/t bones in the skull which usually ossify with maturity
Term
gomphosis
Definition
joit b/t a tooth and its alveouls
Term
alveouls
Definition
socket
Term
periodontium
Definition
holds the tooth in place
Term
cartinalginous joints
Definition
united by cartilage with no joint cavity. (slight movement)
Term
sychondrosis
Definition
unmovable joint with hyaline cartilage
Term
symphysis
Definition
a fibrocartilaginous joint
Term
cartinaalginous joints and syndesmosis can _______ with age or trauma
Definition
ossify
Term
synovial joint
Definition
movable joints with a joint cavity or space containing synovial fluid
Term
articular cavity/joint space
Definition
space b/t the bones of a joint with small amount of synovial fluid to lubricate the joint
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
hyaline cartilage (translucent and bluish tinged
Term
the joint capsule has an inner ____ membrane and an outer _____ layer which attaches to the ____ on or near the articular cartilage
Definition
synovial; fibrous; periosteum
Term
pica synovials
Definition
folds in a joint capsule
Term
synovia
Definition
synovial fluid
Term
what is the superficial layer of the joint capsule?
Definition
fibrous capsule
Term
ligaments in the musuloskeletal system are _____________ b/t bones
Definition
CT bands
Term
what does the synovial membrane surround in the musculoskelatal system?
Definition
intracapsular or intra-articular ligaments
Term
3 types of extracapsular ligaments
Definition
collateral, dorsal/palmar/plantar, annular
Term
collateral ligament location
Definition
the medial and lateral aspects of a joint
Term
extracapsular/eriarticular ligaments
Definition
external to the joint capsule and serve to stabilize the joints
Term
dorsal/palmer/plantar ligament location
Definition
front and back of a joint
Term
annular ligament locaiton
Definition
surrounding the joint to strenghtne it
Term
menisci/meniscus
Definition
fibrocartilaginous disks that contribute ot the congruency of the articular cartilage
Term
where can menisci be found?
Definition
the TMJ and stifle
Term
bursa
Definition
small fuid filled sac lined with a synovial membran that cushions tendons where they cross a bony prominence
Term
7 types of synovial joints
Definition
ginglymus or hinge, plane, tronchoid or pivot, spheroid or ball, condylar, ellipsoidal/condyloid, saddle
Term
ginglymus or hinge joint
Definition
movement is restricted to flexationa dn extention (fetlock)
Term
plane joint
Definition
allows gliding in flexatin, extention, abductiona dn adduction (wrist)
Term
trochoid or pivot joint
Definition
movement is limited to rotation
Term
spheroid/ball and socket joint
Definition
allows the greatest range of movement (hip)
Term
condylar joints
Definition
convex articular articulation with concave artiucluar surface (TMJ)
Term
ellipsoidal or condyloid joints
Definition
has an articular surface that's exxpanded in one direction that allows flaxion, extension, abduciona and adduction but not rotation. (elbow)
Term
saddle joint
Definition
allows all movement except rotation (interpherengyl)
Term
ellipsoidal or condyloid joints
Definition
has an articular surface that's exxpanded in one direction that allows flaxion, extension, abduciona and adduction but not rotation. (elbow)
Term
saddle joint
Definition
allows all movement except rotation (interpherengyl)
Term
the skull has what 6 joints b/t the sphenoit and occipital bones?
Definition
sutures, mandibular symphysis, TMJ and the synchondrosis
Term
what allows the mouth to open and close/move side to side?
Definition
articular surface b/t the mandible and tmeporal bone
Term
atlanto-occipital joint
Definition
a ginglymus joint with a spacious joint capsule (yes joint)
Term
alanto-axial joint
Definition
pivot joint b/t the dens of the axis, the fovea dentis and the cudal articuation fovea of the atlas (no joint)
Term
IVD
Definition
intervertebral disks
Term
anulus fibrosus
Definition
outer circumferential fibers on IVDs
Term
nucleus pulposus
Definition
soft center of IVDs
Term
costovertebral joints
Definition
where the head of each rib connects with the cranial and caudal costal fovea of the thoracic vertebre
Term
sternocostal joints
Definition
pivot types of synovial joints b/t the costal cartilages and the sternum
Term
costochondral joints
Definition
fibrous joints b/t the ribs and costal cartilage
Term
what are the three thoracic limb joints?
Definition
shoulder, elbow, carple joints
Term
the elbow is what kind of joint?
Definition
compound ginglymus joint
Term
what three bones make up the elbow?
Definition
humerus, radius, ulna
Term
what type of joint is the shoulder?
Definition
glenohumeral/spheroid/scapuloheumeral
Term
the shoulder joint is a tight/loose joint with poorly developed collateral ligaments
Definition
loose
Term
t/f the shoulder does not have a joint capsule
Definition
f
Term
carpal joint
Definition
complex joint with three joints
Term
what are the 3 joints of the carple joint?
Definition
antebrachiocarpal/radiocarpal, middle carpal, carpometacarpat
Term
what are the three joints of the digits?
Definition
metacarpo(tarso)phalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, distal interphalangeal
Term
pelvic symphysis
Definition
slightly moveable fibrocartilaginous joint that ossifies with age
Term
sacroiliac joint
Definition
a combined cartiagious and synovial joint b/t the wings of the sacrum and ilium held together with strong and short ligaments. (relaxation near partrition)
Term
coxofemoral aka _________
Definition
hip joint
Term
hip joint
Definition
spheroid joint that is freely moveableand allows a variety of movements
Term
stifle
Definition
knee in humans
Term
what three bones make the stifle
Definition
femur patella and tibia
Term
4 components of the stifle
Definition
menesci, medial/lateral collateral ligaments, cranial cruciate ligament and caudal cruciate ligament
Term
tarsal joint/hock
Definition
a composite hinge joint
Term
what 4 joints make up the tarsal joint?
Definition
tibiotarsal, proximal intertarsal, distal intertarsal, tarsometatarsal
Term
appendicular skeleton
Definition
bones of the limbs
Term
8 bones of the thoracic limb
Definition
scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpal bones, metacapals, phalanges
Term
quadrupeds have either a reduced clavicle (what type of animal) or no clavical (what type of animal)
Definition
dogs, cats; horse, swine, ruminents
Term
cleido
Definition
clavicle
Term
where is a clavicular tendon located?
Definition
brachiocephalicus muscle
Term
furcula
Definition
wishbone of birds that is 2 clavicles fused together
Term
scapula
Definition
a flat bone triangular in shape
Term
thoracic girdle
Definition
created by the two scalpula and clavicle if it's present
Term
what tow fossae are present in the scapula?
Definition
supraspinatus (cranially) and infraspinatus (caudally)
Term
the subscapular fossa is found on the ______ side, where some muscles of the thorax attach the limb to the ____ _____.
Definition
medial; body wall
Term
what are the orgin of the biceps brachii muscle?
Definition
supraglenoid tubercle
Term
What is the largest bone of the thoracic limb?
Definition
humerus
Term
what forms the shoulder joint?
Definition
head of the humerus and glenoid cavity of the scapula
Term
where is the greater tubercle on the humerus bone?
Definition
laterally and is palpate-able
Term
intertubercular groove
Definition
sulcus b/t the two tubercles where the tendon of the biceps passes through
Term
he deltoid tuberosity is on the _______ of the bone and is the site of attachment of the ______ muscles
Definition
Term
the condyle inclutds the _______ and _____ as articulating surfaces with the radius and ulna
Definition
capitulum; trochlea
Term
medial and lateral ____ serve as attachment sites for severl muscles of the antebrachium
Definition
epicondyles
Term
the _______ fossa recieves the anconeal process of the unla during extnesion of the joint
Definition
olecranon
Term
the main weight bearing bone o f the thoracic limb
Definition
radius
Term
what does the radius articulate with?
Definition
humerus, proximal ulna, first row of carpal bones
Term
in what animals is the ulna fused to the radius?
Definition
horse, pig, ruminents
Term
ulna
Definition
forms the elbow with the humerus and radius
Term
the _______ process or tuber forms the point of the elbow and is where ______ muscles attach
Definition
olecranon; extensor
Term
the ______ notch is the articulation of the humerus and ulna
Definition
trochlear
Term
the _____ process fits into the _______ fossa of the humerus
Definition
anconeal; olecranon
Term
the body of the unia in _______ is greatly reduced in compairison to other species
Definition
horses
Term
carpal bones in ox
Definition
6
Term
# of carpal bones in dogs
Definition
7
Term
# of carpal bones in a pig/horse
Definition
8
Term
which carpal bones are often absent in a horse?
Definition
1 and 5
Term
first row of carpal bones
Definition
radial-medial; cental; ulner-lateral; accessory-projects towards the palmar aspect.
Term
# of metacarpal bones in a small animal
Definition
5
Term
# of metacarpal bones in a horse
Definition
3. with splint bones as #2 and 4 and #3 being the cannon
Term
metacarpal bones in ruminants
Definition
MC 3 and 4 are fused; groove where they developed
Term
how are digtis numbered?
Definition
medial to lateral
Term
pelvic girdle is comprized of what?
Definition
ossa coxarum, sacruma nd first few caudal vertebrae
Term
where is the pelvic girdle?
Definition
within the pelvic cavity
Term
what three bones make the ossa coxorum?
Definition
ilium, ishium, pubis
Term
acetabulum is what with the femur?
Definition
coxofemoral joint
Term
pelvic symphysis
Definition
the joint between the two sides of the os coxae
Term
which of the pelvic bones is the largest?
Definition
Ilium
Term
iliac crest
Definition
dorsal margin of the ilium wing
Term
tuber coxae
Definition
promineces of the lateral wings forming the point of the hip (hooks in cattle)
Term
tuber sacrale
Definition
the medial process adjacent to the sacrum
Term
the body of the ilium is part of the ____ ___ of the pelvis
Definition
lateral wall
Term
Ischium
Definition
the caudal most portion of the os coxae and forms the floor of the pelvic cavity
Term
ischiatic tuberosity
Definition
most caudal part of the ischium (pins)
Term
what forms the horizontal part of the large obturator foamen?
Definition
ischium
Term
what is the smallest of the pelvic bones?
Definition
pubis
Term
the pubis bone has a ____ body and ____ branches
Definition
central; 2
Term
obturator nerve passes through the ____ foramen to innervate the ______ muscles of the thigh
Definition
obturator; adducotor
Term
postpartuient paralysis
Definition
when the obturator nerve gets pinched from preventing her feet from sliding sideways durring partrition
Term
what is the largest bone in the body
Definition
femur
Term
fovea capitis
Definition
small depression in the head of the femur
Term
trochanters
Definition
roughened prominences that serve as attachment sites for the large muscles of the hip a nd thigh
Term
condyles
Definition
large prominences at the distal aend of the emur and artiulate with the tibia
Term
trochlea
Definition
on the craindistal end of the femur
Term
what is the largest seamoid bone in the body?
Definition
patella
Term
where is the patella located?
Definition
in the tendon of hte quadricepts group of muscles
Term
what is a common problem in some dogs related to the patella?
Definition
luxation or displacement
Term
tibia
Definition
major weight bearing bone of the leg
Term
____ menisci are present and are located on the _____ of the tibia
Definition
2; condyles
Term
what attach the femur to the tibial plateau and stabalize the joint?
Definition
two cruciate ligaments
Term
# of tarsal bones in carnivores and pigs
Definition
7
Term
# of tarsal bones in ruminents
Definition
5
Term
# of tarsal bones in horses
Definition
6
Term
talus
Definition
largest tarsal bone on the dorsomedial side
Term
calcaneus
Definition
second tarsal bone on the proximal row
Term
calcanean tuber
Definition
large process that forms the point of the hock
Term
sustentaculum tali
Definition
a medial groove where the hendon of the lateral head of the DDF muscle crosses
Term
what is the most proximal joint of the tarsus?
Definition
tibiotarsal
Term
what are the 4 joints of the tarsus?
Definition
tibiotarsal, proimalintertarsal, distalintertarsal, tarsometatarsal
Term
in what animal is the 1st MT reduced and may be absent as a digit?
Definition
dogs and cats
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