Leg Movement And Actions
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Superficial Flexor Tendon
Smaller and almost lining back of foot
Flexion
Decreasing the angle of the joint
Deep Flexor Tendon
Bigger and on top of superficial flexor tendon
When does branching occur at the distal ends of the tendons?
Multidigited animals
Proximal Attachment of both tendons are like…
Muscles proximal to the carpal/tarsal joint
Distal attachment: superficial flexor tendon?
Middle Phalanx
Distal Attachment: deep flexor tendon
Distal phalanx
What is the function of those tendons?
To flex the digit and support the fetlock joint
Tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendon
Tendosynovitis
Inflammation of tendon and the synovial membrane
Extension
Increasing the angle of the joint
Where is the extensor tendon of the digit located?
Cranial surface of the lower leg
The proximal attachment of the tendon is to…
Muscles proximal to the carpal/tarsal joint
Where is the distal attachment of the tendon located?
The extensor process of the third phalanx
What is the function of the extensor tendons?
Extend the digit and help support the fetlock joint
Hyper extension
Extending the joint beyond the normal position
What does the suspensory ligament do?
Prevents hyper extension of the fetlock Protects tendons from abnormal stretching
The proximal attachment of he suspensory ligament is to…
The caudal end of the carpus/tarsus and metacarpal/metatarsal
Where is the distal attachment of the suspensory ligament?
Around the proximal sesamoid bones and around the fetlock joint itself