Skeleton & Bones

Question 1

Parts of Axial Skeleton (3)

Answer 1

skull, vertebral column, ribs

Question 2

Parts of Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 2

the limbs

Question 3

Define Navicular Syndrome

Answer 3

degenerative condition where navicular bone, navicular bursa, deep digital flexor tendon, and/or supporting ligaments of navicular bone inflammed/sore

Question 4

Symptoms of Navicular Syndrome

Answer 4

mild lameness; short, choppy strides (toe first); heels more contracted

Question 5

Predispositions to Navicular Syndrome (5)

Answer 5

small feet, narrow heels, upright pasterns, long toe, low heels

Question 6

Treatment for Navicular Syndrome

Answer 6

shoeing/medication

Question 7

Define Ringbone

Answer 7

arthritis of pastern joint &/or coffin joint; new bone grows around either joint due to DJD

Question 8

Symptoms of Ringbone

Answer 8

firm swelling ~ 1” above coronoet band

Question 9

What is another name for Bone Spavin?

Answer 9

DJD (in hocks)

Question 10

bone + bone = ?

Answer 10

ligaments

Question 11

bone + muscle = ?

Answer 11

tendon

Question 12

Define Tendonitis

Answer 12

inflammation of tendon & paratendon

Question 13

Define Tendosynovitis

Answer 13

inflammation within tendon sheath

Question 14

Define Tendon Rupture/Bowed Tendon

Answer 14

severe stress inflammatory reaction –> hemorrhage/edema

Question 15

T/F: Splints are hot & painful when they first occur. Once healed they are cosmetic

Answer 15

true

Question 16

T/F: suspensory apparatus heals quickly due to consistent blood supply

Answer 16

false