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Canine Forelimb
Basic parts, location
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Forelimb | long bone down scapula of canine front leg |
| Scapula | AKA Shoulder Blade |
| Humerus | connects shoulder & elbow |
| Radius | main weight bearing bone with flat head |
| Ulna | connect w/ Humerus to form elbow |
| Carpal | AKA Carpus: small pad covering (wrist) Normal: straight & upright Carpal extension: flat-footed like duck |
| Metacarpals | connect carpus (wrist) to toes (digits/phalanges) |