(n.) The cushionlike projection, bearing a tuft of long hair, on the back side of the leg above the hoof of the horse and similar animals. Also, the joint of the limb at this point (between the great pastern bone and the metacarpus), or the tuft of hair.
Example Sentences:
(1) Axial sesamoid injury appeared to be an indication of severe fetlock trauma due to condylar fracture.
(2) A technique enabling simultaneous visualisation of skin and underlying bony structures in the walking horse was used to quantify skin displacements on the lateral surface of carpal, tarsal and fetlock joints.
(3) Synovial distention of the affected fetlock joints and a pain response to fetlock flexion were typical findings.
(4) The sites of bony attachment of the tendons, ligaments, and fibrous portion of the joint capsules of the equine metacarpophalangeal (fetlock) joint region were determined by gross dissection.
(5) Low molecular weight polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) stimulated net collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis by normal and arthritic equine fetlock cartilage tissues in organ culture.
(6) Wound healing patterns were significantly different (P less than 0.05) in the fetlock wounds and metatarsal wounds.
(7) What seemed at first a whoa-ful tale to be reined in, has now become a bit of a mare, neigh an un-fetlocked disaster, as it gallops into one of the week's mane stories.
(8) Flexion of the fetlock aided passage of the arthroscope into the proximal tendon sheath regions.
(9) Using a computer, data were analyzed for differences in the 4 measurements between treated and control wounds, between fetlock wounds and metatarsal wounds, and among groups 1, 2, and 3.
(10) Desmitis of the fetlock annular ligament was diagnosed in 30 horses during a period of eight years.
(11) The fetlock canal and proximal regions of the tendon sheath were examined by redirecting the arthroscope.
(12) Differences between computed and experimentally obtained values of the torque of the tendon loads with respect to the fetlock joint ranged from -4 to +13%.
(13) Radiographs of all 4 fetlocks of 71 Standardbred racehorses were obtained at 3-month intervals for 1 year.
(14) The dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve does not extend below the fetlock.
(15) Lameness predominated in 1 limb at a trot, although fetlock flexion frequently elicited lameness in other affected limbs.
(16) The cast was applied, with the fetlock and foot in weightbearing position, from the proximal portion of the metacarpus distal to and including the foot.
(17) The hock could be flexed or extended without influencing the position of the stifle joint, and the fetlock and proximal interphalangeal joints could be extended while the hock was maintained in flexion.
(18) Analgesia was measured by determining the latency to onset of the skin twitch and hoof withdrawal reflexes following noxious thermal stimulation of the withers and fetlock, respectively.
(19) The lesions were distributed in many parts of the body involving the medial canthus, shoulder and pectoral regions, knee and fetlock joints, abdominal wall and prepuce.
(20) The occurrence of ASB was combined with kyphosis of the spine, false posture of the rear legs, dystasia, hyperextension of the fetlock, arthrosis of the ankle joint, and anomalies of the claws.
Knee
Definition:
(n.) In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.
(n.) The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg.
(n.) In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in man.
(n.) A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
(n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy.
(v. t.) To supplicate by kneeling.
Example Sentences:
(1) Van Persie's knee injury meant that Mata could work in tandem with the delightfully nimble Kagawa, starting for the first time since 22 January.
(2) It also provides mechanical support for the collateral ligaments during valgus or varus stress of the knee.
(3) A two-year follow-up was available for fifty-nine of the treated knees.
(4) A bouncy function has now been incorporated into a knee of the semi-automatic knee lock design in a pilot laboratory trial involving six patients.
(5) The design of a simple dynamic knee simulator is described.
(6) Knee preservation is an important factor for better rehabilitation.
(7) Huth, a Stoke player for more than five years, has made only one Premier League appearance since suffering a knee injury in November 2013.
(8) The technique of two-plane angiography of femoro-popliteal bypasses with 90 degrees knee flexion is described.
(9) Paul Doyle Kick-off Sunday midday Venue St Mary’s Stadium Last season Southampton 2 Leicester City 2 Live Sky Sports 1 Referee Michael Oliver This season G 18, Y 60, R 1, 3.44 cards per game Odds H 5-6 A 4-1 D 5-2 Southampton Subs from Taylor, Martina, Stephens, Davis, Rodriguez, Sims, Ward-Prowse Doubtful Bertrand, Davis, Van Dijk (all match fitness) Injured Boufal (knee, Jan), Hesketh (ankle, Feb), Targett (hamstring, Feb), Austin (shoulder, Mar), Pied (knee, Jun), Gardos (knee, unknown) Suspended None Form DWLLLL Discipline Y37 R2 Leading scorer Austin 6 Leicester City Subs from Zieler, Hamer, Wasilewski, Gray, Fuchs, James, Okazaki, Hernández, Kapustka, King Doubtful None Injured None Suspended None Unavailable Amartey, Mahrez, Slimani (Africa Cup of Nations) Form LDLWDL Discipline Y44 R1 Leading scorers Slimani, Vardy 5
(10) Aside from cadaver knees, there has been only one report of a successful in vivo training model.
(11) Five cases of bilateral abduction contracture of the shoulder in adults including the first case of bilateral abduction contractures of shoulder and hip plus bilateral flexion contracture of elbow and extension contracture of a knee are reported.
(12) Rapid swelling of the knee following a blow or twisting injury is considered a significant injury.
(13) Flexion of the knee beyond 40 degrees progressively diminished viability of the edges of the wound, particularly the lateral edge.
(14) In these three patients, laxity of the knee in flexion was so severe that posterior instability could not be corrected merely by patellar relocation.
(15) In 297 knees examined under local anesthesia, no complications were encountered.
(16) The percentage of those who felt they had successful results decreased with time: 82.8% felt their knees had improved immediately after postoperative rehabilitation; this decreased to 78.1% at 6 months, 73.5% at 1 year, 65.5% at 2 years, and 50.0% at 3 years.
(17) Nonoperative treatment in the adult patient has been shown to accelerate degenerative arthritis, which involves all 3 compartments of the knee.
(18) There were no significant effects of training on the time-related contractile properties (time to peak torque, half-relaxation time), CSA, or %MUA of the elbow flexors or knee extensors.
(19) Such deformities may be the only future indication for the use of this operation as these knees do not do well when treated by tibial osteotomy.
(20) Two types of mechanoreceptor have been found in the articular capsule of the knee joint of the domestic cat--Ruffini corpuscles and Pacinian corpuscles.