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1
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The architecture of the trunk is referred to as…

A

‘Bow and string’ theory

Bow: thoracolumbar vertebrae

String: abdominal muscles

2
Q

Design of the body is to allow…

A

Low energy expenditure

3
Q

The joints of the animal should be stabilised to…

A
  • Prevent unwanted abduction/adduction
  • Coordinate flexion/extension

Maximising efficient transmission of thrust

4
Q

M. serratus ventralis is adapted to…

A
  • Carry considerable weight with minimum effort
  • Due to high tendinous tissue
5
Q

The function of collateral ligaments

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  • Limit range of flexion and extension
  • Exception: Shoulder joint
6
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The function of collateral ligaments in the shoulder

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  • Present a force which must be overcome to move
  • Prevents flexion of the elbow due to body weight
7
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Stay apparatus

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  • Tendinous-ligamentous support system in equine
  • Allows the horse to stand for long periods
8
Q

Give the mechanism of the stay apparatus

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Whilst standing

  • Contraction of the supraspinate and triceps muscles
  • Tension of superficial + deep digital flexor muscles

Results in passive tension → Maintains elbow extension

9
Q

Why is weight-bearing on the carpus effortless?

A

Axis of the radius + cannon bone are in the same vertical line

10
Q

The carpus is prevented from buckling forward by the…

A

Lacertus fibrosus

11
Q

Overextension of the carpus is prevented by…

A
  • Caudal ligaments
  • Ligaments of the accessory bone
  • Check ligaments
12
Q

What provides the main support of the fetlock?

A

Suspensory ligament

(Palmar + planter)

13
Q

Suspensory ligament prevents…

A

Overextension of the fetlock during locomotion

14
Q

During locomotion, the suspensory ligament is supported by…

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SDF + DDF

15
Q
A

Suspensory ligament

16
Q
A

Lacertus fibrosus

17
Q

Effect of body weight on the fetlock joint

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Extends the fetlock

18
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Which structures prevent muscular effort in the equine hindlimb?

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  • Collagenous bands derived from muscular tissue
  • Skeletal adaptations
19
Q

What does this figure represent?

A

The patellar lock/loop

20
Q
A

Middle patella ligament

21
Q
A

Superficial digital flexor tendon

22
Q
A

Third fibular muscle

23
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A

Accessory ligament

24
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Suspensory ligament

25
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Patellar loop causes

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  • Locking of patella
  • Immobilisation of the stifle
  • Immobilisation of the hock
26
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Initiation of the patella loop

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  • Extension of stifle beyond the proximal trochlear groove
  • Medial twist of the patella
  • Parapatellar cartilage is hooked over the trochlear tubercle
27
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Function of patella loop

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  • Allows the horse to rest its weight on one hindlimb
  • With minimum effort
28
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How is the patella loop stopped?

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  • Weight is shifted to the other limb
  • Quadriceps draws the patella proximally
29
Q

If the patella loop cannot be unlocked, what can be observed?

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The horse drags the toe

30
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Reciprocal apparatus

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  • Flexion of the stifle
  • Flexion of the hock
31
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Muscles involved in the reciprocal apparatus

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  • Gastrocnemius
  • Third peroneal muscle
  • SDF
32
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Give the natural gaits

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  • Equine:
    • Walk
    • Trot
    • Gallop
  • Other animals:
    • Pace
    • Amble
    • Rack
33
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Walk

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  • 4-beat gait
  • 2 feet always in contact with the floor
  1. Left hind
  2. Left fore
  3. Right hind
  4. Right fore
34
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Trot

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  • 2-beat gait
  • Opposite fore + hind feet hit the ground together
  1. Right fore + left hind
  2. Left fore + right hind
35
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Gallop

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  • 4-beat gait
  • Either left or right forelimb leads
  1. Right fore
  2. Left hind
  3. Right hind
  4. Left fore
36
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A

Walking

37
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A

Trotting

38
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Gallop

39
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What is a stride sequence?

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Movement of a limb with:

  • Swing phase
  • Stance phase