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Jumping horse - Wikimedia Commons 2008

Introduction

The musculoskeletal system includes bones, joints, cartilage, muscles, ligaments and 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 that can be applied to the musculoskeletal system to pinpoint a specific anatomical area.

The Trunk

Spinal Column

Ribs and Sternum

Pelvis

The Head and Neck

Skull and Facial Muscles

Pharynx

Larynx

Syrinx

Hyoid Apparatus

Limbs of the Domestic Species

Muscle Regeneration

Test yourself with the Musculoskeletal Flashcards

Musculoskeletal Flashcards

References

Books

Dyce, K.M., Sack, W.O. and Wensing, C.J.G. (2002) Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders.
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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 ==Introduction==
-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 musculoskeletal system includes [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology|bones]], [[Joints - Anatomy & Physiology|joints]], [[Bones and 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.
+[[Image:anatomical planes.jpg|center|550px|Anatomica Planes of a Kangaroo - Wikimedia Commons 2008]]
 ==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.
+===[[Spinal Column - Anatomy & Physiology|Spinal Column]]===
+===[[Ribs and Sternum - Anatomy & Physiology|Ribs and Sternum]]===
+===[[Pelvis - Anatomy & Physiology|Pelvis]]===
 ==The Head and Neck==
-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.
+===[[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology|Skull and Facial Muscles]]===
 ===[[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|Pharynx]]===
+===[[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|Larynx]]===
 ===[[Syrinx - Anatomy & Physiology|Syrinx]]===
-==Limbs of the Dog, Horse and Cow==
+===[[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hyoid Apparatus]]===
+==Limbs of the Domestic Species==
 ===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Forelimb]]===
 *[[Canine Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Canine Forelimb]]
+*[[Equine Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology|Equine Forelimb]]
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 *[[Canine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology|Canine Phalanges]]
-*[[Bovine Lower Limb - Anatomy & Physiology|Bovine Lower Limb]]
+*[[Equine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology|Equine Phalanges]]
+*[[Bovine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology|Bovine Phalanges]]
-==Topographical anatomy==
+===Palpable Points===
 *[[Palpable Points of the Dog - Anatomy & Physiology|Palpable Points of the Dog]]
-*[[Palpable Points - Horse Anatomy|Palpable Points of the Horse]]
+*[[Palpable Points of the Horse - Anatomy & Physiology|Palpable Points of the Horse]]
 *[[Palpable Points of the Ox - Anatomy & Physiology|Palpable Points of the Ox]]
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 ==References==
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