Veterinary Anatomy

Sacro-Iliac Joint is diarthrosis between the articular surfaces of the ilium and sacrum.

Joints of Hindlimb – Sacro-iliac joint, Pelvic symphysis, Hip joint, Stifle, Tibio-fibular joint, Hock joint, Fetlock, Pastern, Coffin joint.

The distal interphalangeal articulations are two for each limb. Each is a ginglymus formed between the second and third phalanges and the distal sesamoid

The proximal interphalangeal articulations are two for each limb. Each is ginglymus formed between the first and second phalanges

There are two Fetlock joint of forelimb for each limb. Each is a ginglymus formed between the distal extremity of the large metacarpal

Inter metacarpal joint is a diarthrosis and an amphiarthrosis formed between the large and small metacarpal bones

Ox Knee joint is composite joint consisting of- Radio-ulnar-carpal  articulations Carpal articulations Proximal carpal  articulations Intercarpal articulations Distal carpal articulations Carpo-metacarpal articulations.   The joint as a whole is  having common ligaments and special ligaments Common ligaments Capsular ligament is a loose sac. Its anterior part is called dorsal carpal ligament, which covers the joint in front and is adherent to the extensor

Elbow or Cubital joint is a composite joint consisting of – Humero-radio-unlar articulation and Radio-ulnar articulation.

Shoulder joint is an enarthrosis formed between the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the Humerus.

Joints of the Forelimb- Shoulder joint, Elbow joint, Carpal joint , Intermetacarpal articulation, Fetlock joint, Pastern joint, Coffin joint.