Biomechanics of Forelimb
In terrestrial mammals, the forelimbs bear the greater load both while rest and during locomotion. Their main function is to stabilize and…
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Biomechanics of Trunk
Construction of the body axis can be more accurately compared with the “Bow and String” theory to understand Biomechanics of Trunk.
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Statics and Dynamics
Biomechanics includes the principles of statics and dynamics. Dynamics refers to the movement of the body parts during locomotion.
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Definition and History of Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the branch of science which deals with the application of mechanical principles to the biological systems like human, animals
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Coffin Joint of hindlimb
Each Coffin Joint of hindlimb is a ginglymus formed between the second and third phalanges and the distal sesamoid.
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Pastern Joint of hindlimb
Ox The proximal interphalangeal articulations are two for each limb. Each is ginglymus formed between the first and second phalanges. It has
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Fetlock joint of hindlimb
There are two Fetlock joint of hindlimb for each limb. Each is a ginglymus formed between the distal extremity of the large metacarpal…
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Hock joint
Tibio tarsal articulation, Proximal tarsal articulations, Inter tarsal articulations, Distal tarsal articulations, Tarso-metatarsal articulations
Tibio-fibular joint
The bony fibula is replaced by a ligament for most of its extent and thus the proper tibio-fibular articulation is absent
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Stifle Joint
The stifle joint is composite joint composed of- Femoro-patellar articulation and Femoro-tibial articulation.