Joints of the Hind Limb - BMS 201

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sacroiliac joint

coxofemoral joint

cranial surface

flexor surface?

stifle joint

caudal surface

flexor surface?

talocrural

proximal intertarsal

distal intertarsal

tarsometatarsal

dorsal

4 main tarsal joints? what is there flexor surface?

Talocrural

proximal intertarsal

distal intertarsal

Tarsometatarsal

hip dysplasia

What is the condition that results in an instability or loose fit of the hip joint

talocrural

Most mobile subjoint of the tarsal joints

tarsometatarsal

What tarsal joint communicates with distal intertarsal joint

Talocrural

What tarsal joint communicates with proximal intertarsal joint

plantar

The flexor surface of the interphalangeal joints of the pelvic limb is the _____________ surface.

lateral meniscus

medial meniscus

Cranial cruciate ligament

improve fit between femur and tibia

absorb impact

What are two functions of the menisci?

Cranial Cruciate

The ______________ ligament prevents cranial displacement of the tibia relative to the femur

cranially

When the cranial cruciate ligament is ruptured, the proximal tibia will displace (cranially/caudally) relative to the distal femur

cranial drawer sign

With a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament the tibia can be pulled cranially from beneath the femur. This is referred to as the "______"

cranial cruciate ligament disease

What is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain and stifle arthritis in the dog?

collateral

Which ligaments prevent medial to lateral displacement of the femur and tibia relative to each other?