There are several bones in the hind leg. Among the most common are the Trochanter, Femur, Cicadella, Tibia, and Supracondylar. This article will discuss these bones and how they relate to one another. When it comes to the tibia, you need to know how they connect to the tibia. Once you understand the connections between them, you can correct your horse’s problem areas.
Trochanter
The greater trochanter is a part of the femur that is easily felt. It is connected to the hip bone via a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between the bone and the surrounding tissue. The bursa is also filled with viscous synovial fluid, which is what cushions the bone. Occasionally, it can become inflamed and irritated, resulting in pain and inflammation.
Femur
The femur of the hind leg is the longest and thickest bone in the body. The femur is located between the hip joint and the stifle. The femur is very strong and is adapted to attach muscles of the hindquarters. The thigh is made up of six or seven short, flat bones called tarsal bones, and the femur is the largest.
Cicadella
The hind legs of Cicadella species are covered with hairs that act as a repellent to water and a carrier of pheromones. These insects undergo partial metamorphosis, and their host associations are varied. They occur across temperate and tropical regions and are known to be pests and vectors of plant viruses. Here is a look at some interesting facts about this insect.
Tibia
The tibia, the long bone in the hind leg, is one of the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. It is made up of two rounded epiphyses, the diaphysis and the medial malleolus, with the former being the midsection of the tibia and the latter the foot. The lower third of the tibia is the most constrained region. The superior articular surface has two smooth facets, the medial one being slightly concave and the superior facet being slightly convex from side to side and backward.
Scapula
The scapula of the hind leg is the most commonly referred to part of the hind limb. Its back, or dorsal surface, is divided into two parts by the spine, the superior and inferior borders. The scapula’s posterior side is the foramen, and the upper portion of the scapula is the superior border. The scapula has two distinct surfaces: the superior border is concave, and the inferior border is convex. The two parts are connected by a thin projection called the spinoglenoid notch.
Osseo-femoral joint
The Osseo-femoral (O-fem) joint is found in the hind leg. It is responsible for transferring weight from the upper leg to the lower leg. The O-fem joint is surrounded by the tibio-fibular ligament, which fixes the fibula superiorly. The fibula is also curved at the lower third of the leg, increasing the tension of the tibio-fibular interosseous membrane. The muscles insertions are located on the medial surface of the leg.
Coxa
The coxa is a tarsus that runs the length of the hind leg. It is orange and has a paired submedian light marking at the anterior end. The apical part of the tarsus infuses the midleg. The abdomen is mostly light with diffuse gray markings. The frons and gena are black. The coxa is long and elongated.