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The bone that articulates with the hip bones to form the hip joint is the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Femur|Femur]].
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The bone that articulates with the hip bones to form the hip joint is the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Femur|femur]].
 
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====Canine Bone Specifics====
 
====Canine Bone Specifics====
The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|Ilium]]''' is large and prominent in canines. In the dog the '''tuber coxae''' has two prominences; the cranial and caudal ventral iliac spines and although not usually visible, both are readily palpable. The '''sacral tuber''' has two prominences; the cranial and caudal dorsal iliac spines.  The '''iliac crest''' is wide and convex and the '''ileal wing''' is orientated in an almost sagittal manner and both are easily palpable.
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The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]''' is large and prominent in canines. In the dog the '''tuber coxae''' has two prominences; the cranial and caudal ventral iliac spines and although not usually visible, both are readily palpable. The '''sacral tuber''' has two prominences; the cranial and caudal dorsal iliac spines.  The '''iliac crest''' is wide and convex and the '''ileal wing''' is orientated in an almost sagittal manner and both are easily palpable.
 
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Within the the '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|Ischium]]''', the canine '''ischial tuberosity''' is linear in shape.
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Within the the '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|ischium]]''', the canine '''ischial tuberosity''' is linear in shape.
 
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The femoral head of the canine '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Femur|Femur]]''' is circular and is situated in the centre of the head. There is a distinct '''neck''' connecting the femoral head to the shaft and the '''greater trochanter''' is level with the femoral head.
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The femoral head of the canine '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Femur|femur]]''' is circular and is situated in the centre of the head. There is a distinct '''neck''' connecting the femoral head to the shaft and the '''greater trochanter''' is level with the femoral head.
 
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