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Bovine Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:51, 12 August 2008
, 13:51, 12 August 2008→'''Bones'''
='''Pelvic Girdle and Hip'''=
='''Pelvic Girdle and Hip'''=
=='''Bones'''==
=='''Bones'''==
The pelvic girdle is formed by two hip bones which are joined ventrally at the cartilagenous '''pelvic symphysis''' and articulate dorsally with the sacrum. The three components of each hip bone are the [[Ilium]], [[Pubis]] and [[Ischium]].
The pelvic girdle is formed by two hip bones which are joined ventrally at the cartilagenous '''pelvic symphysis''' and articulate dorsally with the sacrum. The three components of each hip bone are the [[Ilium - Anatomy and Physiology|Ilium]][[Pubis - Anatomy and Physiology|Pubis]] and [[Ischium - Anatomy and Physiology|Ischium]].
The bone that articulates with the hip bones to form the hip joint is the [[Femur]].
The bone that articulates with the hip bones to form the hip joint is the [[Femur - Anatomy and Physiology|Femur]].
====Bovine Bone Specifics====
====Bovine Bone Specifics====
*'''[[Ilium]]'''
*'''[[Ilium - Anatomy and Physiology|Ilium]]'''
**In the cow the '''tuber coxae''' is visible and is readily palpable.
**In the cow the '''tuber coxae''' is visible and is readily palpable.
**The '''sacral tuber''' has two prominences; the cranial and caudal dorsal iliac spines.
**The '''sacral tuber''' has two prominences; the cranial and caudal dorsal iliac spines.
**The '''ileal wing''' is orientated in a vertical manner.
**The '''ileal wing''' is orientated in a vertical manner.
*'''[[Ischium]]'''
*'''[[Ischium - Anatomy and Physiology|Iscium]]'''
** The '''ischial tuberosity''' is triangular in shape.
** The '''ischial tuberosity''' is triangular in shape.
*'''[[Femur]]'''
*'''[[Femur - Anatomy and Physiology|Femur]]'''
** The '''greater trochanter''' extends further dorsally compared to the femoral head.
** The '''greater trochanter''' extends further dorsally compared to the femoral head.
** The medial and lateral condylar ridges are very assymetrical with the medial ridge being larger.
** The medial and lateral condylar ridges are very assymetrical with the medial ridge being larger.