Dog Bone Anatomy Quiz

Appendicular Skeleton

• The scapula, humerus, pelvis, and bones of the limbs are part of the appendicular skeleton in dogs.
• The skull is not part of the appendicular skeleton.

Shoulder Joint

• The scapula articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

Stifle Joint

• The femur articulates with the tibia to form the stifle joint.
• The patella aids in extending the stifle joint.

Forelimb

• The radius bears the majority of the body weight in the forelimb.
• The ulna is located medially in the forelimb.
• The humerus is commonly referred to as the "funny bone".

Hindlimb

• The tibia is commonly referred to as the shinbone.
• The fibula articulates with the tibia distally.
• The calcaneus forms the point of the hock.
• The patella is commonly referred to as the kneecap.

Joints

• The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint.
• The elbow joint is a hinge joint.
• The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae allows for rotation.

Skull

• The maxilla forms the majority of the upper jaw.
• The mandible forms the majority of the lower jaw.
• The styloid process is a feature of the temporal bone.
• The nasal bone forms the cranial part of the nasal cavity.
• The frontal bone forms the majority of the orbit.
• The parietal bone and frontal bone form the majority of the cranial part of the skull.

Other

• The olecranon process is a feature of the ulna.
• The coronoid process is a feature of the humerus.
• The supracondylar foramen is a feature of the humerus.
• The zygomatic bone forms the majority of the zygomatic arch.
• The acetabulum is a feature of the pelvis.
• The tarsus is composed of 5 bones.