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Canine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 16:07, 8 September 2008
, 16:07, 8 September 2008→Metacarpophalangeal Joint
* The joint capsule runs between the four bones of the joint. Dorsally it extends under the extensor tendon, this part also intermingles with with an expanding area of the common digital extensor tendon. Distally it binds to the articular cartilage of the proximal phalanx and on the palmar aspect its dorsal attachment is level with the proximal end of the sesamoid bones.
* The joint capsule runs between the four bones of the joint. Dorsally it extends under the extensor tendon, this part also intermingles with with an expanding area of the common digital extensor tendon. Distally it binds to the articular cartilage of the proximal phalanx and on the palmar aspect its dorsal attachment is level with the proximal end of the sesamoid bones.
* '''Collateral ligaments''' - bind the the metacarpal bone to the proximal phalanx, with a deep branch attaching to the sesamoid bone.
* '''Collateral ligaments''' - bind the the metacarpal bone to the proximal phalanx, with a deep branch attaching to the sesamoid bone.
* '''Palmar/intersesamoidean ligament''' - a mass of fibrocartilage that embedd the sesamoid bones. The palmar aspect of it forms a groove for the deep flexor tendon to run in.
* '''Palmar/intersesamoidean ligament''' - a mass of fibrocartilage that embed the sesamoid bones. The palmar aspect of it forms a groove for the deep flexor tendon to run in.
* '''Collateral sesamoid ligaments''' - connect the outer aspect of the sesamoids to the proximal phalanx.
* '''Collateral sesamoid ligaments''' - connect the outer aspect of the sesamoids to the proximal phalanx.
* '''Distal sesamoid ligaments''' - a collection of ligaments that aren't well developed in the dog. They connect the distal surface of the sesamoids to the plamar aspect of the phalanx. They include the cruciate and short ligaments.
* '''Distal sesamoid ligaments''' - a collection of ligaments that aren't well developed in the dog. They connect the distal surface of the sesamoids to the plamar aspect of the phalanx. They include the cruciate and short ligaments.