Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The sesamoid bones on the plantar surface of the hindpaw align flexor tendons. Gliding motion in combination with rolling is needed for normal physiologic joint motion. Two are located in the heads of the gastrocnemius muscle caudal to the stifle joint and are called fabellae. Skeleton - Skeleton - Limbs: The pectoral fin of the elasmobranchs possesses basal cartilages that articulate with the pectoral girdle. The canine ischiatic or ischial tuberosities are wide and project caudally to form a broad ischiatic table. The hindlimb skeleton includes the pelvic girdle, consisting of the fused ilium, ischium, and pubis, and the bones of the hindlimb (see Figures 5-8 and 5-9). Large Bones Distal To The Body And Proximal To The Carpels C. 5 Digits Typically With 3 Phalanges D. A Larger Number Of Carpels Than Metacarpels E. 5 Figure 5-6 Skeleton of the medial forelimb of the dog. Sternum: 8 fused bones—manubrium or first sternebra, 6 additional sternebrae, and the xiphoid process The C3-C6 vertebrae have nonbifid spinous processes, large and flat spinous processes, caudal and cranial articular surface facets that are narrower than the transverse processes, large transverse processes, and transverse foramina for the passage of vertebral arteries. • Artificial joint: Not described as a joint four pairs of vertebrocostal, or false, ribs. 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An additional morphological trait distinguishing L. pictus from other caniforms is its reported absence of a manual digit I (pollex) or “dewclaw”. This type of stance is termed a digitigrade stance. The canine patellar articular surface is mildly convex. They allow for constant, biomechanically advantageous alignment of angles of insertion of tendons at their attachment sites, which helps relieve stress on the tendinous insertions for animals that walk on their digits. (A from Evans HE, de Lahunta A: Miller’s guide to the dissection of the dog, ed 7, St Louis, 2010, WB Saunders.) There is cervical spine compression as a result of the positioning of the dog’s head as a cantilever, which requires cervical extensor muscle activity to maintain head posture. Distally, 1st is missing, 2 and 3 are fused and there is also a 4th They carry a number of radial cartilages consisting of varying numbers of short segments; beyond these are located delicate fin rays. Located at the level of head of humerus, Small and undivided. The dog stands upright on digits or phalanges of each forepaw or manus and each hindpaw or pes (Figure 5-1). Hemal arches are separate bones that articulate with the ventral surfaces of the caudal ends of the bodies of Cd4-Cd6. For example, stifle flexion involving the tibia and femur is termed caudal glide of the tibia on the femur. The direction of shoulder flexion motion is opposite to this in humans. Hope, you got an idea on comparative Syndesmosis: Middle tibiofibular The number of bones in the skull is much reduced, many of them are fused intimately so that their separating boundaries are marked only by the sutures. The tibial plateau slopes distally from cranial to caudal. Hemal arches are separate bones that articulate with the ventral surfaces of the caudal ends of the bodies of Cd4-Cd6. Canine spinous, Lumbar vertebrae (see Figure 5-13) have bodies that are larger than thoracic vertebral bodies. 14. The talus articulates with the distal tibia and has prominent ridges. The axis has a dens, which projects cranially to allow pivotal motion between the atlas and axis. In the limbs, flexion motion occurs as the bones on either side of a joint move closer together and the joint angle becomes more acute. For example, rotation of the forelimb might be observable when pronation at the radioulnar joint would be difficult to observe clinically. Ligamentous and other soft tissue around the joint guide and restrict the motion that would be possible based on articular surface shape alone. During extension, the limb reaches out, the digit is extended, and the back or neck is less arched dorsally or arched ventrally. The spinous processes are oriented close to the transverse plane. • Hip bone or os coxae The raw of muscles, bones and body measurements and a number of individuals used per species. The canine axis or C2 has a large spinous process with an expanded arch, a wide body, and large transverse processes (see Figure 5-12). The bones of the dog skeleton and limbs are illustrated in Figures 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4. • Craniocaudal axis: Transverse plane motion, such as rotation of the trunk, occurs around an axis of rotation that is directed craniocaudally. Present only in horse. • Synovial and fibrous: Sacroiliac The bones of the hind limb are femur (thigh bone – the longest bone), tibia and fibula, tarsals (ankle bones – 7 in number), metatarsals (5 in number) and phalanges (digits – 14 in number). The average canine angle of inclination or cervicofemoral angle is 144.7 degrees.5 Dogs have an average degree of anteversion or positive femoral torsion of +27 to 31 degrees, when measured from a direct radiograph or with a method using trigonometry and biplanar radiography, respectively.5 The canine femur has a relatively thick and short femoral neck, a caudomedially located lesser trochanter, a prominent lateral greater trochanter, and a relatively short and wide shaft with a narrow isthmus in the middle. During running, the lumbar spine moves through varying degrees of flexion as running speed changes. The massive cervical extensor muscle activity requires relatively large and strong cervical vertebrae to support the muscle mass. Thigh, leg, hindpaw In the spine, flexion occurs as the back or neck arches dorsally (i.e., the convex portion of the arch is directed dorsally). Box 5-2   Types of Joints Answer: Forelimb bones: Scapula bone of ox, sheep and goat, horse and dog Humerus of ox, sheep and goat, horse and dogRadius & ulna of ox, sheep and goat, horse and dog. for sesamoid bone in posterior aspect, Four in number in ox (two for The carpus normally has greater than 180 degrees of extension. carpal bones, Distal row – (second and third The ulna is the longest bone of the canine body. features from the following forelimb The number of vertebrae is listed in Box 5-1. • Forearm or antebrachium: Elbow to carpal joint, Dorsal on MCP joints in common digital extensor tendons of digits II to V; one per digit; small, Pad surface on MCP joints in interosseous tendons of digits II to V; two per digit; smaller, Dorsal and palmar on DIP joints of digits I to V; cartilage; small, • One sesamoid bone in the tendon of the abductor pollicis longus, • Digits or phalanges I to V, numbered medial to lateral, • Dewclaw or pollex or digit I with 2 phalanges, • Pads on the paws or digital pads: Weight-bearing pads, Carpal pad: Small pad palmar to the carpus, Metacarpal pad: Largest pad palmar to the MCP joints; triangular in shape, Digital pads: Palmar to the DIP joints; ovoid and flat, • Ungual process: Extension of the phalanx into the claw, • Leg or crus: Stifle to talocrural joint, Dorsal on MTP joints in long digital extensor tendons of digits II to V; one per digit; small, Plantar surface on MTP joints in interosseous tendons of digits II to V; two per digit; large, Dorsal and plantar on DIP joints—cartilaginous; one per digit I to V; small, • Dewclaw or digit I or hallux—may be absent, fully developed and articulating with a metatarsal, or may be a vestigial, that is, a trace or rudimentary structure, with a terminal phalanx and no proximal phalanx or metatarsal bone, • Digital pads or pads on the hindpaws—weight-bearing pads, Tarsal pad: Small pad plantar to the talocrural joint, Metatarsal pad: Largest pad plantar to the MTP joints; triangular in shape, Digital pads: Plantar to the DIP joints; ovoid and flat, • Ungual process: Extension of the distal phalanx into the nail, Caudal or coccygeal: Cd1-Cd20; some dogs have more or fewer, • Bones in the dog skeleton (excludes auditory ossicles), Sternum: 8 fused bones—manubrium or first sternebra, 6 additional sternebrae, and the xiphoid process, • Pelvic girdle: Right and left hip bones and sacrum, • Pelvic complex: Hip bones, lumbar spine, sacral spine, caudal spine, sacroiliac joints, and hip joints. 1B). The atlas has correspondingly shaped condyles for articulation with the occiput. • Nails or claws The canine pelvis is positioned between the dorsal and transverse planes and closer to the dorsal plane. The number of ventral forearm muscles is constant across the four taxa (N = 8; Diogo et al., 2013; this work) and thus contrasts with the number of ventral leg muscles, which increases from salamanders and lizards (N = 6) to rats3 The orientation of the grooves and ridges deviates laterally approximately 25 degrees from the sagittal plane. Horse has “If you want to share your knowledge (based on veterinary anatomy); you are requested to join “veterinaryanatomy.net“. portion of humerus of dog. • Arm or brachium: Shoulder to elbow The average total number of bones in the forelimb of the rat is 96 bones. Limb motion is usually described by motion of the joint rather than a body segment. • Digits or phalanges I to V, numbered medial to lateral Because the term foot can be interpreted as a front foot or a hind foot, this term is clarified when used or specified as forepaw or manus, or hindpaw or pes. The nonparallel alignment of the articular surfaces markedly restricts joint accessory motions, such as glides. And, again, if you want to learn more on comparative anatomy, I would recommend you to connect with me or follow my upcoming articles. III, IV, V) in dog, Three for each digit in ox and Comparative in situ hybridization studies have revealed that the expression domain of fgf8 in bat forelimb AER are expanded in comparison to the mouse forelimb, suggesting that expanded expression of fgf8 may contribute to the larger size of the bat forelimb. Medial and lateral tibial condyles, an intercondylar eminence, and a tibial tuberosity are on the proximal tibia. Ribs: 26 The canine sacrum is relatively narrow and is linked to the pelvis with sacroiliac joints (see Figure 5-14). • Ribs: 13 Metacarpal pad: Largest pad palmar to the MCP joints; triangular in shape • Saddle/condylar • Hindpaw or hind foot or pes Phalanges or digits There are three sesamoid bones in the caudal stifle joint region. The central tarsal bone lies between the talus and the numbered tarsal bones I to III. In the spine, flexion occurs as the back or neck arches dorsally (i.e., the convex portion of the arch is directed dorsally). thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacral vertebrae, and the coccygeal vertebrae (Figures 5-11 through, for the passage of cervical spinal nerve 1. The canine femur is the heaviest4 and largest5 canine bone. – (Fused radial carpal and intermediate carpal), ulnar carpal and accessory • Part synovial and part fibrous: Sacroiliac On its left side the animal has a fractured scapula and radius and large • Hinge: Talocrural, tarsocrural, tibiotarsal (the tarsocrural has been referred to as the talocrural and the talocalcaneal joints combined) or ankle joint (the term ankle is commonly used with an animal’s owner) A normal amount of glide occurs in normal functioning joints. Understanding the concave-convex relationships as a guiding principle in determining joint motion allows prediction of possible joint motions based on articular surface shape. During running, the lumbar spine moves through varying degrees of flexion as running speed changes. Forelimb The greater trochanter has a craniolateral prominence called the cervical tubercle. Tarsal II with MT II All vertebrae, except the sacral vertebrae, remain separate and form individual joints. Metatarsus or metatarsals All vertebrae, except the sacral vertebrae, remain separate and form individual joints. The triangular proximal tibia is wider than the distal cylindrical tibia. comment box. The sternum is relatively long and has a manubrium and xiphoid process, with a prominent xiphoid cartilage. Cranial to T11, the spinous processes project caudally, but caudal to T11, they project cranially. All bones are well‐preserved and stem from the individual formerly catalogued as SII (Fig. The tibial plateau slopes distally from cranial to caudal. The sesamoid bones at the dorsal surface of each metatarsophalangeal joint align the extensor tendons for optimal joint action. • Digits or phalanges or toes The digit or digits are the collective name of first phalanx, second phalanx, and third phalanx. This biological characteristic would explain in part why the long bones of the forelimb). This deviation allows the hindpaws to pass lateral to the forepaws when dogs gallop. These comparisons have been minimized, as this is a chapter about canine anatomy and not a chapter about comparative anatomy. • Hinge: Elbow, metacarpophalangeal I The condyles are oriented near the transverse plane to allow cervical spine rotation. The arm bones of the human consist of the humerus, the radius and the ulna Thank you so much. IV) in ox, sheep and goat, Five digits are developed (I, II, The tibial cochlea articulate with the trochlea of the talus to form the talocrural joint. Joint motion within a plane usually occurs around an axis of rotation, which may be centered within the joint space or within the bone comprising the joint. This is accompanied by a body morphology particularly adapted to movement in a liquid medium. Dogs and humans have the ability to selectively produce motion in one, some, or all of the planes of motion at one time. The patella alters the pull, increases the moment arm, and protects the quadriceps tendon, as well as provides a greater contact surface for the tendon on the trochlea of the femur than would exist without the patella. Proximal intertarsal or talocentral The canine pelvis is positioned between the dorsal and transverse planes and closer to the dorsal plane. The hemal arches provide protection for the median coccygeal artery, which is enclosed by the arches. Figure 5-7 Skeleton of the left dorsal (A) and left palmar (B) forepaw of the dog. Digit I: One per digit, smaller Skeleton of the medial hindlimb of the dog. carpal, third carpal and fourth carpal, Two (large III and IV fused; Figure 5-12 Detailed skeletal anatomy of the atlas and axis from a craniolateral view (A), atlas and axis from a cranial view (B), and C5 vertebra from a craniolateral view (C). Types of joints are listed in Box 5-2. • Artificial joint: Not described as a joint, • Pivot: Proximal, and distal radioulnar, • Ellipsoid: Antebrachiocarpal, radiocarpal, • Plane: Middle carpal or midcarpal, intercarpal, intermetacarpal, • Plane: Second carpal with MC II, third carpal with MC III, fourth carpal with MC IV and V intermetacarpal, • Condylar or condyloid: MC II to V with the same numbered proximal phalanx, • Complex condylar: Stifle (the term knee is used commonly with an animal’s owner), Tarsal joints or hock joints (this joint is referred to as the hock joint in common usage), Talocalcaneocentral and calcaneoquartal joints combined, Distal intertarsal: Central bone with tarsal III, Synovial: Proximal and distal tibiofibular, • Hinge: Talocrural, tarsocrural, tibiotarsal (the tarsocrural has been referred to as the talocrural and the talocalcaneal joints combined) or ankle joint (the term ankle is commonly used with an animal’s owner), Metatarsophalangeal I—MT I with digit I, • Condylar: MT II to V with the same numbered digit, • Part synovial and part fibrous: Sacroiliac, • Pivot: Atlantoaxial—dens of C2 and atlas, Between cranial and caudal articular surfaces, Synchondrosis: Costochondral—ribs with cartilage. Phalanges or digits or toes The restricted joint motions and areas resulting from these joint alignments include atlantoaxial motion other than rotation, the cervical (C) 7-thoracic (T) 1 junction, the caudal thoracic region, and the sacrum. slender forelimb– and resistance to stress –which would be satisfied by a robust forelimb–. • Transverse axis: Sagittal plane motion occurs around an axis of rotation that is directed mediolaterally. There is a popliteal notch on the caudal tibia in the midline, where the popliteal vessels course. Present in ox, but absent in The specimens were staged in three estimated categories according to Gosner (1960) : metamorphic 46 (2); juvenile (3); and adult (4) The body segments of the forelimb and hindlimb are illustrated in Figures 5-3 and 5-4, respectively, with the major joints and their flexor and extensor surfaces. 6.2 for key to marker locations), and position of segmental centers of mass in the sagittal plane* * Position of center of mass is expressed along the x-axis (longitudinal, positive distally from the more proximal marker), then along the y-axis (perpendicular to x-axis, positive cranially). Some articular surfaces are flat. Dogs have much more limitation in motion in the dorsal and transverse planes. • Sesamoid bones or cartilages A notable difference between dogs and humans is the meaning of shoulder flexion. The size of hindlimb bones varies a great deal, because of the great variation in size for breeds of dogs. Occasionally, body segment motion is used to describe limb motion when motion does not involve axial motion with a joint as a pivot point. During flexion, a limb is retracted or folded, a digit is bent, and the back or neck is arched dorsally (i.e., the convex portion of the arch is directed dorsally). • Ungual process: Extension of the distal phalanx into the nail The radial carpal bone is analogous to the fused scaphoid and lunate. In vertebrae caudal to Cd6 and in relatively the same position as the hemal arches are the paired hemal processes, which extend from Cd7-Cd17 or Cd18. • One sesamoid bone in the tendon of the abductor pollicis longus The canine hindpaw has five metatarsal bones; however, the first metatarsal can be short or absent. The tibia articulates with the fibula proximally, along the interosseous crest, and distally. Hindlimb (From Evans HE, de Lahunta A: Miller’s guide to the dissection of the dog, ed 7, Philadelphia, 2010, WB Saunders.) Flexion motions of the limb joints are noted in Figures 5-3 and, A notable difference between dogs and humans is the meaning of, During extension, the limb reaches out, the digit is extended, and the back or neck is less arched dorsally or, Other Modalities in Veterinary Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercises: Joint Motion, Strengthening, Endurance, and Speed Exercises, Common Conditions and Physical Rehabilitation of the Athletic Patient, History of Canine Physical Rehabilitation, Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. The spinal cord ends at lumbar (L) L6-L7. • Hindlimb pelvic limb, or rear limb intermediate tubercle. number of sesamoid bones in forelimb and hindlimb, “In hind limb, there are another sesamoid bone – patella; one on each hindlimb of animal.”. Carpal pad: Small pad palmar to the carpus The hindlimbs bear 40% of the dog’s weight. Synovial: Proximal and distal tibiofibular bones of the forelimb. The talus articulates with the distal tibia and has prominent ridges. The function of a human forelimb is to help with balance, reach objects, and carry objects. The canine femur is the heaviest4 and largest5 canine bone. For example, stifle flexion involving the tibia and femur is termed, Joint motions are named by one body segment approaching or moving away from another body segment or movement of some referenced body landmark. Thoracic: T1 through T13 Other: os penis in males—1 Hindlimbs: 96 For example, stifle flexion involving the tibia and femur is termed caudal glide of the tibia on the femur. Most joints allow motion in more than one plane. Tarsal joints or hock joints (this joint is referred to as the hock joint in common usage) • Forelimb: Arm, forearm, and forepaw It is a small oval plate often 1 cm or less in length and ⅓ cm wide, located at the tendinous intersection of the brachiocephalicus muscle. The sesamoid bones on the plantar surface of the hindpaw align flexor tendons. Distally, bones are numbered 1-5, though 5 is always fused with 4. Skeleton of a male dog, left lateral view. The cranial articular surfaces are similar to those in more cranial vertebrae in shape and location; however, the caudal articular processes are bifid and are more centrally located, whereas articular processes in more cranial vertebrae are located more laterally. For example, cranial movement of the tibia on a stable femur is named stifle joint extension. Cervical: C1 through C7 The tarsus, or hock, consists of the talus, calcaneus, a central tarsal bone, and tarsal bones I to IV (see Figure 5-10). • Dewclaw or digit I or hallux—may be absent, fully developed and articulating with a metatarsal, or may be a vestigial, that is, a trace or rudimentary structure, with a terminal phalanx and no proximal phalanx or metatarsal bone You may also needAquatic TherapyCanine BehaviorLaser Therapy in Canine RehabilitationOther Modalities in Veterinary RehabilitationTherapeutic Exercises: Joint Motion, Strengthening, Endurance, and Speed ExercisesCommon Conditions and Physical Rehabilitation of the Athletic PatientHistory of Canine Physical RehabilitationOrthopedic and Neurologic Evaluation Dorsal on MTP joints in long digital extensor tendons of digits II to V; one per digit; small In dogs, caudal retraction of the humerus in relation to the scapula is shoulder flexion, whereas cranial motion of the humerus in relation to the scapula is shoulder extension. Dogs have many sesamoid bones that are embedded in tendons where there are significant compressive and tensile forces produced during muscle contractions. The canine atlas, or C1 vertebra (see Figure 5-12), has a transverse foramen in each transverse process, a craniodorsal arch, and right and left lateral vertebral foramina, Thoracic vertebrae (see Figure 5-13) have small bodies relative to the size of the entire vertebrae. Calcaneocentral In normal stance, as shown in Figure 5-2, a dog’s spine is flexed at the atlantooccipital and atlantoaxial joints, straight (neither flexed nor extended) in the remainder of the cervical spine, extended at the cervicothoracic junction, slightly lordotic in the thoracic spine, and flexed or normally kyphotic in the lumbar spine. Lumbar: L1 through L7 The human stands upright on the feet, with the plantar aspect of the feet contacting the floor and adjacent to each other. The radius is the medial forearm bone and is the main weight-bearing bone of the antebrachium distally. There are five metacarpal bones. The canine humeral head is less rounded compared with the human head, to assist with weight bearing. The forelimbs bear 60% of the dog’s weight. During extension, the limb reaches out, the digit is extended, and the back or neck is less arched dorsally or arched ventrally. The canine axis is very large relative to the size of other canine cervical vertebrae. features for comparing –, Two digits are developed (III and The dog has an anconeal process, which is near the attachment site of the anconeus muscle. The size of forelimb bones varies a great deal, because of the greater variation in size for breeds of dogs. Located at Sacral: S1 through S3 Other articles where Forelimb is discussed: penguin: Form and function: …is the transformation of the forelimb into a paddle. The sesamoid in the lateral head is the largest, is palpable, and articulates with the lateral femoral condyle, whereas the one in the medial head is smaller and may not have a distinct facet on the medial femoral condyle. The forelimb skeleton consists of the thoracic or pectoral girdle and bones of the forelimb (see Figures 5-5 and 5-6). C, Cervical; Cd, caudal; DIP, distal interphalangeal; L, lumbar; MCP, metacarpophalangeal; MTP, metatarsophalangeal; S, sacral; T, thoracic. Other specific directional terms include (1) radial and ulnar to indicate toward the radius and ulna, respectively; (2) axial and abaxial to indicate toward or away from the axis of the digits, which is between the third and fourth digits of the forepaw, and the third and fourth digits of the hind paw, respectively; and (3) tibial and fibular to indicate toward the tibia and fibula, respectively. At the talocrural joint, two convex ridges of the trochlea of the talus articulate with two reciprocal concave grooves of the cochlea of the tibia. Canine lumbar transverse processes are long and thin, and they project lateroventrocranially. Figure 5-2 Skeleton of a male dog, left lateral view. The proximal surface of the radius articulates with the humeral capitulum, which is not as prominent as in the human. Box 5-1   Body Segments Digital pads: Plantar to the DIP joints; ovoid and flat carpal bones, Distal row – first carpal, second The canine humeral head is less rounded compared with the human head, to assist with weight bearing. The proximal segment of the pelvic fin of sharks is supported by a single basal cartilage and by one or two radialia. Dogs have many sesamoid bones that are embedded in tendons where there are significant compressive and tensile forces produced during muscle contractions. Anatomic name: pollex for digit I Proximal interphalangeal II to V cavity. bones, Distal row – (first carpal), Glides are shear type or sliding motions of opposing articular surfaces. At the talocrural joint, two convex ridges of the trochlea of the talus articulate with two reciprocal concave grooves of the cochlea of the tibia. The flexed canine lumbar spine is beneficial to running speed. The bones of the dog skeleton and limbs are illustrated in Figures 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4. The upper limbs hang at the sides of the body, palms facing forward. I will help you to know the basic anatomical difference of forelimb bones from different animal. Figure 5-11 A, Identified portions of the axial skeleton cranial to the thirteenth thoracic vertebra. 3. The canine pelvis shape from a ventral view resembles a rectangle. Spine Dogs are digitigrade animals and bear weight on digits II to V, with the main weight bearing occurring on digits III and IV. Log In or. The tarsus, or hock, consists of the talus, calcaneus, a central tarsal bone, and tarsal bones I to IV (see Figure 5-10). This type of stance is termed a. Orientation to planes of motion and directional terms for the dog. Thank you”. The flexed canine lumbar spine is beneficial to running speed. The L7-S1 joint appears to orient between the sagittal and frontal planes to allow more rotation at this intervertebral level. Figure 5-14 Detailed skeletal anatomy of the sacrum from a caudolateral view (A), sacrum and caudal 1 or Cd1 vertebra from a lateral view (B), Cd4 vertebra from a cranial view (C), and Cd6 vertebra from a dorsal view (D). Ilium, ischium, pubis • Bones in the dog skeleton (excludes auditory ossicles) fused) and fourth carpal bone, In • Syndesmosis: Middle radioulnar Flexion motions of the limb joints are noted in Figures 5-3 and 5-4. Cheryl Riegger-Krugh, Darryl L. Millis and Joseph P. Weigel Individual vertebral bone size and shape vary among breeds. Roll occurs in the same direction as the movement of the moving segment of the bone, but glide directions differ based on whether the moving articular surface is concave or convex. Spins are joint surface motions that result in continual contact of articular cartilage areas on opposite sides of a joint. A forelimb is an anterior limb (front arm, front leg, or similar appendage) on a terrestrial vertebrate's body.With reference to quadrupeds, the term foreleg is often used instead. “You will find different osteological features that differ from animal to animal. Flexion may also be referenced to limb motions involving closing angles during the swing phase of gait. There are five metacarpal bones. If there is any mistake on above Canine intervertebral disks likewise change little in size from the cervical through the lumbar vertebrae. 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