Bones

Question 0

Which bones articulate to form the stifle joint?

Answer 0

Tibia and femur

Question 1

Of the greater and lesser trochanter of the femur, which is lateral and which is medial?

Answer 1

Greater=lateral

Lesser=medial

Question 2

Does the intercondylar fossa articulate with anything?

Answer 2

No, it is for the attachment of ligaments

Question 3

Where are the menisci attached?

Answer 3

To the tibial condyles

Question 4

Name the meniscal ligaments:

Answer 4

Menisco-tibial
Transverse
Menisco-femoral

Question 5

What keep the patella in place?

Answer 5

Medial and lateral trochlear ridges (of femur)
Medial and lateral femoro-patellar ligaments (from patella to fabellae)
Fascia/retinaculum

Question 6

Describe a typical radiograph of a cat’s stifle joint

Answer 6

Pointed patella
Medial fabella often not mineralised
Lateral fabella and popliteal sesamoid usually visible
Retropatellar fat pad visible with joint effusion (increased intra-articular fluid)