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What are the 3 types of joints?
synovial, true
fibrous, suture
cartilaginous, vertebral
what is an example of a true/synovial joint
shoulder, stifle
what is an example of a fibrous, suture joint?
skull
what is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
the pelvic symphyses, mandible
joint cavity
space between the bones
contains synovial fluid
joint capsule
connective tissue that surrounds the joint
name and describe the two layers in a synovial joint
1. fibrous membrane: outer, heavy connective tissue
2. synovial membrane: delicate vascular connective tissue, secretes synovial fluid, covers everything except the articular cartilage
synovial fluid
lubricant
carries nutrients to the articular cartliage
transparent and viscous
articular cartilage
hyaline cartilage
smooth glass-like, covers articular surface of bone
Types of synovial joints
1. Hinged
2. Ball and Socket
3. Pivot
what is the only true pivot joint?
atlas and axis
Bursa
synovial sac between two structures that rub together
synovial/tendon sheath
protects tendons
What is the largest and most complex joint in the body?
stifle
name the five ligaments in the stifle joint
Cranial cruciate ligament
Caudal cruciate ligament
Medial colateral ligament
Lateral colateral ligament
Patellar ligament
Meniscus
is a cushion on the stifle between the bones
Which ligament is most commonly ruptured in the stifle?
Cranial Cruciate Ligament
What attaches muscle to bone?
tendons
what attaches bone to bone
ligaments
what are the three parts of a muscle?
Origin
Belly
Insertion
Sphincter
circular band of muscle around an opening
can be voluntary or involuntary
What are the 4 types of muscles?
1. Smooth
2. Skeletal
3. Cardiac
4. Cutaneous
smooth muscle is involuntary or voluntary?
involuntary
skeletal muscle is involuntary or voluntary?
striated or unstriated?
voluntary
striated
Cardiac muscle is involuntary or voluntary, striated or unstriated?
involuntary
striated
What is an important back muscle?
longissimus lumborum
used for IM injections
how many layers of muscle are in the abdominal wall?
4
Linea Alba
connective tissue that surrounds the muscles-joins at the mid-line
Diaphram
muscle of respiration
divids the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Biceps Brachii
cranial, medial surface of humerus
flexor of the elbow
Triceps brachii
caudal lateral aspect of humerus
4 heads that join to form a common tendon
Gluteal muscles
3 different ones
superficial, middle and deep
Quadriceps
large muscle cranial to femur
extends knee
Biceps femoris
around lateral thigh
long and superficial
extends 3 joints
semitendinosus
caudal aspect of thigh
both flexor and extensor
semimembranosus
medial to semitendinosus
stifle extensor
What 4 muscles do you use for IM injections in dog and cat?
longissimus lumborum
semimembranosus
semitendonosus
quadriceps
Nuchal ligament
dense connective tissue that allows horses and cows to raise their head without effort
what is the largest bird muscle?
pectoralis major