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==Introduction==
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=''Overview of the Locomotor System''=
The musculoskeletal system includes [[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bones]], [[Joints - Anatomy & Physiology|joints]], [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology|cartilage]], [[Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology|muscles]], ligaments and [[Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology|tendons]]. In order to describe anatomical landmarks for example for the purposes of surgery and to be able to describe different directional information, for example when recording the view of a recently taken x-ray, it is necessary to have a way of describing the [[Planes and Axes - Anatomy & Physiology|planes and axes]] that can be applied to the musculoskeletal system to pinpoint a specific anatomical area.
 
  
==The Trunk==
 
The trunk consists of three segments: thorax, abdomen, and [[Pelvis - Anatomy & Physiology|pelvis]], each of which is bounded by body wall and contains a cavity. The thoracic cavity lies cranial to the diaphragm, whereas the abdominal cavity lies caudal.
 
  
Dorsally, the roof of all three cavities is formed by the [[Spinal Column - Anatomy & Physiology|spinal column]] and associated muscles. The pelvic cavity is defined by the borders of the bony pelvis and communicates with the abdominal cavity. The bony thorax includes the [[Ribs and Sternum - Anatomy & Physiology|ribs and sternum]]; the [[Ribs_and_Sternum_- Anatomy & Physiology#Thoracic_Musculature|thoracic musculature]] is predominantly associated with respiration. Knowledge of the [[Ribs_and_Sternum_- Anatomy & Physiology#Abdominal_Musculature|abdominal musculature]] is important when performing surgery on abdominal organs, and these muscles are traditionally divided into ventrolateral and sublumbar groups.
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*[[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology|Bones and Cartilage]]
  
==The Head and Neck==
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*[[Joints - Anatomy & Physiology|Joints]]
The shape and size of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology|skull]] varies widely, not only between species but also with age, breed and sex of similar species. The skull is divided into three components- the neurocranium, the dermatocranium and the viscerocranium. The skull also includes the [[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|hyoid apparatus]], mandible, ossicles of the middle ear and the cartilage of the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]], nose and ear. The skull protects the brain and head against injury and supports the structures of the face. In some animals the skull is also used for defensive actions, for example in horned ungulates such as red deer stags.
 
  
===[[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|Pharynx]]===
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*[[Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology|Muscles and Tendons]]
  
===[[Syrinx - Anatomy & Physiology|Syrinx]]===
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*[[Musculoskeletal terminology - Anatomy & Physiology|Musculoskeletal Terminology]]
  
==Limbs of the Dog, Horse and Cow==
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='''The Trunk'''=
  
===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Forelimb]]===
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==[[Spinal Column: Anatomy and Physiology|Spinal Column]]==
*[[Canine Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Canine Forelimb]]
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*Divisions and Landmarks
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*Vertebrae and Joints
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*Spinal Cord
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*Hypaxial and Epaxial Muscles
  
*[[Bovine Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Bovine Forelimb]]
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==[[Ribs and Sternum: Anatomy and Physiology|Ribs and Sternum]]==
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*Thoracic Musculature
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*Abdominal Musculature
  
===[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Hindlimb]]===
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='''The Head and Neck: Anatomy and Physiology'''=
  
*[[Canine Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Canine Hindlimb]]
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==[[Skull and Facial Muscles: Anatomy and Physiology|Skull and Facial Muscles]]==
  
*[[Bovine Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Bovine Hindlimb]]
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==[[Pharynx: Anatomy and Physiology|Pharynx]]==
  
===Phalanges===
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==[[Larynx: Anatomy and Physiology|Larynx]]==
  
*[[Canine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology|Canine Phalanges]]
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='''Limbs of the Domestic Species: Anatomy and Physiology'''=
  
*[[Bovine Lower Limb - Anatomy & Physiology|Bovine Lower Limb]]
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==[[Forelimb: Anatomy and Physiology|Forelimb]]==
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*Pectoral Girdle and Shoulder
  
==Topographical anatomy==
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*Proximal Forelimb and Carpus
*[[Palpable Points of the Dog - Anatomy & Physiology|Palpable Points of the Dog]]
 
  
*[[Palpable Points - Horse Anatomy|Palpable Points of the Horse]]
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*Distal Forelimb and Metacarpus
  
*[[Palpable Points of the Ox - Anatomy & Physiology|Palpable Points of the Ox]]
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==[[Hindlimb: Anatomy and Physiology|Hindlimb]]==
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*Pelvic Girdle and Hip
  
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*Proximal Hindlimb and Tarsus
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|dragster= [[Canine Head and Neck Surface Anatomy Resources (I, II & III)]]<br>
 
|OVAM = [[Musculoskeletal System Vetlogic Quiz|Musculoskeletal System Quiz]]<br>[http://www.um.es/anatvet/interactividad/ingles/alocopi/indexntscp.htm Labelled anatomy images of the canine musculoskeletal system]
 
|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/search?s=musculoskeletal+ Musculoskeletal diseases]
 
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==References==
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*Distal Hindlimb and Metatarsus
Books
 
*<div id="Dyce">{{citation|initiallast = Dyce|initialfirst = K.M|2last = Sack|2first = W.O|finallast = Wensing|finalfirst = C.J.G|year = 2002|title = Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy|ed =3rd|city = Philadelphia|pub = Saunders}}</div>
 
*O.Charnock Bradley '''The Structure of the Fowl''', 3rd ed, J.B.Lippincott Company, 1950
 
*Konig and Liebich: '''Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals''', 3rd Edition
 
Images
 
*''Royal Veterinary College'' Histology Department
 
*''Nottingham Veterinary School''
 
  
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==[[Phalanges: Anatomy and Physiology]]==
[[Category:Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
 

Revision as of 13:03, 18 July 2008

BACK TO ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Overview of the Locomotor System

The Trunk

Spinal Column

  • Divisions and Landmarks
  • Vertebrae and Joints
  • Spinal Cord
  • Hypaxial and Epaxial Muscles

Ribs and Sternum

  • Thoracic Musculature
  • Abdominal Musculature

The Head and Neck: Anatomy and Physiology

Skull and Facial Muscles

Pharynx

Larynx

Limbs of the Domestic Species: Anatomy and Physiology

Forelimb

  • Pectoral Girdle and Shoulder
  • Proximal Forelimb and Carpus
  • Distal Forelimb and Metacarpus

Hindlimb

  • Pelvic Girdle and Hip
  • Proximal Hindlimb and Tarsus
  • Distal Hindlimb and Metatarsus

Phalanges: Anatomy and Physiology