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Applied & Clinical Anatomy: Joints & Synovial Structures
Pg. 30 Q & A's
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Anatomy
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02/11/2011

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Term
list a few radiographic signs of hip dysplasia
Definition
shallow acetabulum, flattened femoral head, less than half of the femoral head inside the acetabulum
Term
when can dogs be certified hip dysplasia free?
Definition
after 2 yrs of age
Term
what causes patellar luxation
Definition
a shallow patellar (trochlear) groove
Term
how is patellar luxation commonly treated?
Definition
surgically deepening the patellar groove
Term
what other lesions may accompany a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament?
Definition
medial collateral and medial meniscus, tears
Term
how is cranial cruciate rupture physically diagnosed?
Definition
cranial drawer sign
Term
what is an osseous outgrowth seen radiographically?
Definition
osteophyte/bone spur
Term
what is the term for an increase in the density of a bone?
Definition
sclerosis
Term
what is immobility and consolidation of a joint due to disease, injury or surgical procedure?
Definition
ankylosis
Term
what is destruction of a bone, seen as reduced density? (blacker)
Definition
lysis
Term
what is the most common direction of hip (cosofemoral) luxation?
Definition
craniodorsal direction
Term
what is a possible sequela to SH5 fractures (compression)?
Definition
angular limb deformity (valgus and varus - deviation of bones from axis of the limb past the joint)
Term
what is valgus and varus? how do you remember which is which?
Definition
vaLgus: Lateral deviation of bones past the joint
varus: medial deviation of bones past the joint
Term
what results from twisting or overstretching a joint, causing a ligament to tear or separate from its bony attachment?
Definition
sprain
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