Parts of Axial Skeleton (3)
skull, vertebral column, ribs
Parts of Appendicular Skeleton
the limbs
Define Navicular Syndrome
degenerative condition where navicular bone, navicular bursa, deep digital flexor tendon, and/or supporting ligaments of navicular bone inflammed/sore
Symptoms of Navicular Syndrome
mild lameness; short, choppy strides (toe first); heels more contracted
Predispositions to Navicular Syndrome (5)
small feet, narrow heels, upright pasterns, long toe, low heels
Treatment for Navicular Syndrome
shoeing/medication
Define Ringbone
arthritis of pastern joint &/or coffin joint; new bone grows around either joint due to DJD
Symptoms of Ringbone
firm swelling ~ 1” above coronoet band
What is another name for Bone Spavin?
DJD (in hocks)
bone + bone = ?
ligaments
bone + muscle = ?
tendon
Define Tendonitis
inflammation of tendon & paratendon
Define Tendosynovitis
inflammation within tendon sheath
Define Tendon Rupture/Bowed Tendon
severe stress inflammatory reaction –> hemorrhage/edema
T/F: Splints are hot & painful when they first occur. Once healed they are cosmetic
true
T/F: suspensory apparatus heals quickly due to consistent blood supply
false
