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Canine Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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, 15:12, 11 August 2008→'''Canine Bone Specifics'''
==='''Canine Bone Specifics'''===
==='''Canine Bone Specifics'''===
*'''[[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tibia]]'''
*'''[[Tibia]]'''
*'''[[Tibia]]'''
** The cochlea has a lateral notch for the articulation with the [[fibula]].
** The cochlea has a lateral notch for the articulation with the [[fibula]].
*'''[[Fibula - Anatomy & Physiology|Fibula]]'''
*'''[[Fibula]]'''
*'''[[Fibula]]'''
** In the dog the fibula has maintained its entire length but still has reduced strength and function.
** In the dog the fibula has maintained its entire length but still has reduced strength and function.
** The '''interosseous space''' seperates the [[tibia]] from the fibula proximally and this gap is bridged by soft tissue.
** The '''interosseous space''' seperates the [[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|tibia]] from the fibula proximally and this gap is bridged by soft tissue.
** In thin dogs the entire bone is palpable but in heavy-set dogs only the proximal extremity is plalpable.
** In thin dogs the entire bone is palpable but in heavy-set dogs only the proximal extremity is plalpable.
** The fibular head articulates with the lateral condyle of the [[tibia]].
** The fibular head articulates with the lateral condyle of the [[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|tibia]].