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=='''Bones'''==

=='''Bones'''==

The bones immediately distal to the [[Femur - Anatomy & Physiology|Femur]] are the [[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tibia]], [[Fibula - Anatomy & Physiology|Fibula]], [[Patella - Anatomy & Physiology|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 [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Tibia|Tibia]], [[Fibula - Anatomy & Physiology|Fibula]], [[Patella - Anatomy & Physiology|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]] and [[Metatarsal bones - Anatomy & Physiology|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'''===

*'''[[Tibia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tibia]]'''

*'''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#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 - Anatomy & Physiology|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 - Anatomy & Physiology|tibia]] from the fibula proximally and this gap is bridged by soft tissue.

** The '''interosseous space''' seperates the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Tibia|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 - Anatomy & Physiology|tibia]].

** The fibular head articulates with the lateral condyle of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Tibia|tibia]].