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Canine Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Structures of the Proximal Forelimb and Shoulder==
==Structures of the Proximal Forelimb and Shoulder==
−===Scapula===
+===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Scapula|Scapula]]===
The Scapula forms the basis of the shoulder region, providing points of attachment of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles. It is held in place by a synsarcosis of muscles and does not form a conventional articulation with the trunk.
The Scapula forms the basis of the shoulder region, providing points of attachment of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles. It is held in place by a synsarcosis of muscles and does not form a conventional articulation with the trunk.
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*There is a distinct gap between it and the radius, which is filled by the pronator quadratus muscle.
*There is a distinct gap between it and the radius, which is filled by the pronator quadratus muscle.
*The distal styloid process is blunt and articulates with the ulnar carpal bone, accessory carpal bone and ulnar notch of the radius.
*The distal styloid process is blunt and articulates with the ulnar carpal bone, accessory carpal bone and ulnar notch of the radius.
−==Joints of the Proximal Forelimb==
==Joints of the Proximal Forelimb==