- The
stifle joint (often
simply stifle) is a
complex joint in the hind
limbs of
quadruped mammals such as the sheep,
horse or dog. It is the equivalent...
- ligaments, as they are
arranged in a
crossed formation. In the
quadruped stifle joint (analogous to the knee),
based on its
anatomical position, it is also...
- both of
their stifles. The
cranial cruciate ligament connects the
femur with the tibia,
which functions to
stabilise the
canine stifle joint from the forces...
- time, but can be
manually reduced with the
stifle joint in extension.
Flexion and
extension of the
stifle results again in
luxation of the patella. Grade...
-
stabilizing the
joints. The
collateral ligaments of the
stifle allow for some
rotational movement, and
those of the
distal interphalangeal joint allow for moderate...
- ("kneecap") in
place and this
prevents flexion in both the
stifle and the hock. At the
stifle joint, a "hook"
structure on the
inside bottom end of the femur...
-
between the femur, tibia, and patella, in the hind leg, are
known as the
stifle joint. Also in quadrupeds,
particularly horses, ungulates, and elephants, the...
-
After the
pelvis come the
femur (thigh), patella,
stifle joint, tibia, fibula,
tarsal (hock) bone and
joint,
large metatarsal (cannon) and
small metatarsal...
- hock – 11
metatarsal gland – 12 heel – 13
cannon bone – 14
gaskin – 15
stifle joint – 16
flank – 17
barrel – 18
elbow – 19
pastern – 20
fetlock – 21 Knee...
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specifically the area
right behind the rib cage and in
front of the
stifle joint Forearm: the area of the
front leg
between the knee and elbow, consisting...
