Fascial Anatomy of the Equine Forelimb

Description

The first of its kind in equine anatomy, this clear, concise anatomical guide illustrates the fascial (soft connective tissue) connections of the equine forelimb. Based on dissections of fresh equine cadaver limbs, it provides a visual map for equine physical therapists, veterinarians and horse riders, helping them to understand how pathologies, injuries, or movement abnormalities of the equine forelimb arise and/or progress from one area of the limb to another. The fascial system is one of the primary systems acted upon by equine physiotherapists and is of increasing interest to horse riders looking to achieve structural integration and balanced movement in their horse. With this in mind, key points in each chapter highlight everyday situations in which knowledge of the fascial system may assist in understanding horse movement and injury. This practically applicable anatomical atlas is the ideal reference for horse owners, body workers and veterinarians alike. Content: Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Preface Authors CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING THE FASCIAL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION WHAT IS FASCIA? Composition and structure Identifying fascia PAST INVESTIGATIONS OF THE EQUINE FASCIAL SYSTEM REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 2: ANATOMY OF THE EQUINE FORELIMB THE PROXIMAL FORELIMB THE DISTAL FORELIMB PASSIVE SUPPORT OF THE FORELIMB LIGAMENTS AND SOFT TISSUES OF THE DISTAL FORELIMB Joint capsules Sesamoidean ligaments Flexor tendons Extensor tendons Annular ligaments REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 3: FASCIA OF THE EQUINE METACARPUS AND PROXIMAL PORTION OF THE DIGITINTRODUCTION SUPERFICIAL FASCIA General findings Dorsal, medial and lateral aspects Palmar aspect DEEP FASCIA Dorsal, medial and lateral aspects Palmar aspect FASCIA OF THE CARPAL FLEXOR TENDON SHEATH REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 4: FASCIA OF THE EQUINE ANTEBRACHIUM INTRODUCTION ANTEBRACHIAL FASCIA: SUMMARY SUPERFICIAL FASCIA Medial aspect Caudal and lateral aspects DEEP FASCIA Cranial compartment Craniolateral compartment Lateral compartment Caudal compartments Carpal retinacula and tendon sheathsREFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 5: FASCIA OF THE EQUINE SHOULDER GIRDLE AND BRACHIUM INTRODUCTION SUPERFICIAL FASCIA General findings Continuity and attachment DEEP FASCIA General findings LATERAL ASPECT Superficial lamina Deep lamina MEDIAL ASPECT Superficial lamina Deep lamina REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 6: FASCIAL LINES EXTENDING INTO THE HOOF INTRODUCTION SUPERFICIAL FASCIA DEEP FASCIA CONCLUSION REFERENCES CHAPTER 7: FASCIAL LINES OF TENSION IN THE EQUINE FORELIMB INTRODUCTION SUMMARY Flexion/extension of the digit Flexion/extension of the fetlock jointFlexion/extension of the carpus, elbow and shoulder Fascial force transmission in adult horse limbs UNDERSTANDING PASSIVE MOVEMENT COORDINATION REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHY Index