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Palpable Points of the Dog - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==='''Pelvis and Hip'''===
'''Skeleton'''
* Tuber coxae and tuber sacrale
* Ischiatic tuberosity, arch and pubic tuberosity
* Greater trochanter of the femur
* Rectal examination is useful for diagnosing pelvic fractures
'''Joint'''
* Flexion and extension
'''Soft tissue'''
* Superficial and middle gluteal muscles
* Sacroiliac ligament
==='''Thigh and Stifle'''===
'''Skeleton'''
* Femoral shaft
* Greater trochanter
* Condyles
* Trochlear ridges
* Patella and fabellae
'''Joint'''
* Flexion, extension and mild rotation
'''Soft tissue'''
* Quadriceps femoris, Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus
* Patellar, collateral and cruciate ligaments
* Femoral artery
* Popliteal lymph node
==='''Crus and Tarsus'''===
'''Skeleton'''
* Tibial shaft, tbial tuberosity, cranial border and medial malleolus
* Fibular shaft, fibular head and lateral malleolus
* Trochlea of talus and tuber calcaneii
'''Joint'''
* Flexion and extension
'''Soft tissue'''
* Cranial tibialis, long digital extensor, gastrocnemius and superficial digital flexor
* Achilles tendon, collateral ligaments and plantar ligament
* Dorsal pedal artery, lateral cephalic vein and tarsal pad
==='''Metatarsus and Phalanges'''===
* As for forelimb