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Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 16:22, 17 October 2012
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===[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Stifle Joint|Stifle Joint]]===
===[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Stifle Joint|Stifle Joint]]===
====Femorotibial Joint====
The femorotibial joint is divided by '''menisci''' into upper and lower segments. These communicate through open centres of the menisci where the condyles of the femur and tibia are in contact. The menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures that act as shock absorbers, reducing concussion on the joint as well as incongruency of the articular surfaces. They are attached at the outer margins to the fibrous joint capsule and anchored at their ends mainly on the tibia, but also to the femur by one ligament. The joint is divided into medial and lateral sacs;both of which may communicate with the femoropatellar joint. The '''cruciate ligaments''' in the centre of the joint are important for stifle stability.
====Femoropatellar Joint====
The equine stifle has three patellar ligaments:
The equine stifle has three patellar ligaments: