Quiz #4: Ligaments and Tendons

What is the purpose of the suspensory ligament?

To prevent over flexion of the fetlock joint by acting like a supportive sling, preventing the palmar/plantar surface of the fetlock from hitting the ground

What ligament runs along the dorsal surface of the vertebrae’s spinous process (from the withers to the croup)?

Supraspinous ligament

What ligaments are found between the transverse processes of vertebrae?

Intertransverse ligaments

Tendons connect bone to muscle

True

Trochela are found on what bones?

Humerus, Femur, talus

What is the medial metatarsal bone called?

2nd metatarsal

What landmark is visible at the distal end of the femur?

Condyles