Anatomy of the Front Limb of
OX, Horse and Dog
Dr. Jameel Ahmed Gandahi
Assoc. Prof. & Chairman
Department of Anatomy and Histology
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam-
Pakistan
Skeleton of arm (brachium)
The skeleton of the proximal part
(stylopodium) of the free appendage of the
forelimb is formed by a single bone, the
humerus
Inthedogandthecatthecondyleisdividedintoa
moreextensivemedialpart(trochleahumeri),which
articulateswiththeulna,andacapitulum(capitulum
humeri)laterallyforthearticulationwiththeradius
The articular surface is further divided by sagittal ridges
in the ungulates
Skeleton of the forearm
(skeleton antebrachii)
distal part of the free appendage of the forelimb consists of two
bones,
theradius and the ulna
coronoid= a hooked projection of bone
Styloid process= cylindrical, slender projection
Supination:
Rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms
face forward/upward.
lying on the back or with the face upward
یلیھتہایےولترپوایکفرطانرک
Pronation:
Rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms
face downward.
اتاج وہ فرط یک ےچین خر اک یلیھتہ ےس سج تکرح ہو یک وزاب
ےہ
Radius & Ulna
In humans, the capacity of
rotational movements is
well developed: if the palm
of the hand is turned
backward (pronation), the
bones of the forearm are in
a crossed over position, if
the palm of the hand is
turned forward
(supination), radius and
ulna are placed parallel to
each other.
Geometric appearance of Pronation and
Supination Rotatory Movements in Man
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Radius and Ulna of Human
Rotation of R&U
Rotation of radius and ulna has a greater limitation in
dog than the cat
no movement is possible in the horse, in which the
distal part of the ulna is completely reduced
the caudal aspect of the proximal radius presents the
articular circumference for articulation with ulna to
facilitate supination in carnivores
This articular circumference is without function in the
horse and ox
The bones of the forearm allow a 45°supination to the
dog
in the horse and ox, the two bones are fused.
Extension-a movement of two bones in a way that the
angle between both is increased
Flexion-a movement of two bones in a way that the
angle between both is reduced
Conoid processes (lateral and medial)
of ulna in man