Equine Forelimb

Question 1

Answer 1

Question 2

Answer 2

A. Radius

B. Third metacarpal

C. Radial carpal

D. Ulnar carpal

E. Accessory carpal

F. Second carpal

G. Third carpal

H. Fourth carpal

I. Antebrachiocarpal joint

J. Middle carpal joint

K. Carpometacarpal joint

L. Second metacarpal

M. Fourth metacarpal

Question 3

Answer 3

Question 4

What is the function of the digital flexor tendon sheath?

Answer 4

Lubricate passage of the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons over back of fetlock

Question 5

What would a palmar digital nerve block do?

Answer 5

Desensitize palmar aspect of foot

Question 6

What would an abaxial sesamoid nerve block do?

Answer 6

Desensitize stractures distal to fetlock and varying proportions of sesamoids