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The bones immediately distal to the [[Femur - Anatomy & Physiology|Femur]] are the [[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tibia]], [[Fibula - Anatomy & Physiology|Fibula]], [[patella]] and some minor sesamoid bones. Some of these are involved in the stifle joint, weight-bearing and providing attachment for muscles.

The bones immediately distal to the [[Femur - Anatomy & Physiology|Femur]] are the [[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tibia]], [[Fibula - Anatomy & Physiology|Fibula]], [[patella]] and some minor sesamoid bones. Some of these are involved in the stifle joint, weight-bearing and providing attachment for muscles.

Distal to these bones are the complex series of bones that make up the tarsus, these are the [[Tarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology|tarsal bones]] [[tarsal bones]] and [[Metatarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology|metatarsals]] [[metatarsals]].

Distal to these bones are the complex series of bones that make up the tarsus, these are the [[Tarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology|tarsal bones]] and [[Metatarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology|metatarsals]].

==='''Canine Bone Specifics'''===

==='''Canine Bone Specifics'''===

*'''[[Tarsal bones | Talus]]'''

*'''[[Tarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology#Talus|Talus]]'''

** The trochlea ridges are less pronounced and extend further distally than other species allowing for increased mobility.

** The trochlea ridges are less pronounced and extend further distally than other species allowing for increased mobility.

** The trochlea also articulates with the distal fibula and medial malleolus.  

** The trochlea also articulates with the distal fibula and medial malleolus.  

*'''[[Tarsal bones | Distal Row of Tarsal Bones]]'''

*'''[[Tarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology#Distal Row of Tarsal Bones| Distal Row of Tarsal Bones]]'''

** The dog maintains the original number of 5 bones and has the central bone, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th tarsal bones.

** The dog maintains the original number of 5 bones and has the central bone, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th tarsal bones.