Musculoskeletal System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology

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Overview of the Locomotor System

Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology

Bone comprises the structure of the skeletal system and provide lever arms for locomotion. Types of Bone

The Trunk

Spinal Column

• Divisions and Landmarks
• Vertebrae and Joints
• Spinal Cord
• Hypaxial and Epaxial Muscles

Ribs and Sternum

• Thoracic Musculature
• Abdominal Musculature

The Head and Neck

Skull and Facial Muscles

• Dog
• Horse
• Cow

Limbs of the Domestic Species

Forelimb

• Pectoral Girdle and Shoulder
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Cow
• Proximal Forelimb
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Cow
• Distal Forelimb
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Cow

Hindlimb

• Pelvic Girdle and Hip
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Cow
• Proximal Hindlimb
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Cow
• Distal Hindlimb
  • Dog and Cat
  • Horse
  • Cow

Phalanges

• Dog
• Horse
• Cow