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* The '''sacrotuberous ligament''' is a broad sheet-like ligament, which extends between the lateral aspect of the sacrum and the dorsal border of ischium and ilium. In this ligament are the '''lesser and greater ischiatic foramen''', these are present to allow for blood vessels, nerves and tendons. The caudal border of this ligament is visible subcutaneously.
 
* The '''sacrotuberous ligament''' is a broad sheet-like ligament, which extends between the lateral aspect of the sacrum and the dorsal border of ischium and ilium. In this ligament are the '''lesser and greater ischiatic foramen''', these are present to allow for blood vessels, nerves and tendons. The caudal border of this ligament is visible subcutaneously.
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* The cow has the most limited range of movement compared other domestic species in its hip. This is mainly restricted to flexion and extension and is a result of the conformation of its femoral head, intraarticular ligaments and a large muscle mass around the joint.
 
* The cow has the most limited range of movement compared other domestic species in its hip. This is mainly restricted to flexion and extension and is a result of the conformation of its femoral head, intraarticular ligaments and a large muscle mass around the joint.
 
* Cattle also have an extra acetabular notch on it's cranioventral aspect.
 
* Cattle also have an extra acetabular notch on it's cranioventral aspect.
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