MSK equine examination- practical preparation SDL (NMSK)

identify these points on the forelimb:

§Shoulder

§Elbow

§Carpus

§Metacarpophalangeal joint

§Proximal interphalangeal joint

§Distal interphalangeal joint

label these §Scapula (and spine of scapula)

§Humerus

§Radius

§Ulna (and olecranon)

§Carpal bones

§Metacarpal bone 3

§Metacarpal bones 2&4

§Phalangeal bones P1, P2,P3

Identify the following joints of the hindlimb on the pony and the skeleton

§Hip

§Stifle

§Tarsus

§Metatarsophalangeal joint

§Proximal interphalangeal joint

§Distal interphalangeal joint

Identify the following bones of the forelimb on the pony and the skeleton

§Pelvis (ileum, ischium, pubis)

§Femur

§Tibia (and fibula)

§Small tarsal bones, talus and calcaneus

§Metatarsal bone 3

§Metatarsal bones 2&4

§Phalangeal bones P1, P2,P3

Lay terminology:

Knee

§Hock

§Fetlock

§Cannon bone

§Splint bones

§Pastern (long and short)

§Coffin joint

§Coffin bone

splint bone: behind the cannon bone

how should hoof be oriented

hoof pastern angle = 45 degrees

ground to wall angle parallel at heel and toe

what does broken back mean regarding hooves

foot pastern axis

what does broken forward mean regarding hooves

foot pastern axis - describe balance

basic horse conformation and posture front angle

basic horse conformation and posture back angle

basic horse conformation and posture what must you assess? (3)

lines of weight-bearing, symmetry, posture - look from different angles

static exam - conformation and posture, side angle

straight line down back of hock, metatarsals, back of fetlock

assess muscle development inc. back and pelvis

static exam palpation

feel underlying bones and soft tissue - detect inflammation