Idiopathic Issues

Comparative Anatomy of the Canine, Bovine and Equine Forelimb

Written by Cari Wise | Aug 21, 2019 1:00:00 PM

The following veterinary infographic is on the comparative anatomy of the canine, bovine and equine forelimb. It includes the Scapula, Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges bones.

 

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A 2-year old mare presents to you several weeks after recovering from a mild upper respiratory infection.

She now presents with edema and sloughing of the legs (a larger image is in the answer sheet), chest and abdomen as well as mucosal petechial hemorrhages.

She is sore and reluctant to move. Biopsy of the skin lesion is consistent with aseptic necrotizing vasculitis.

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