16 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the lameness exam described in the text?
To identify the source of pain in the horse's limb
Which factors should be controlled during the flexion tests, as mentioned in the text?
Duration of the stress and direction of the force
What may result from compression on the soft tissues during flexion tests?
Vascular constriction
What is the golden rule for conducting a thorough lameness exam?
Start distally and work proximally
What is the purpose of the motion exam described in the text?
To observe the horse's stride length and joint flexion angles
According to the AAEP Scale, at what grade is the lameness consistently observable at a trot?
Grade 3
What gait is described as a 4-beat gait with a specific pattern of limb movement?
Walk
In forelimb lameness, what is the visual indication when the sound limb is weight bearing?
Down on sound
In hindlimb lameness, what will the lame limb exhibit during movement?
Greater gluteal excursion
What is the natural weight distribution between the forelimbs and hindlimbs in a horse according to the text?
Forelimb: 60%, Hindlimb: 40%
What is the purpose of chemical restraint using α2-agonists and opiates in horses with moderate-severe hind limb lameness?
To calm fractious horses.
For which condition is the Palmar Digital Nerve Block commonly used in horses?
Navicular disease or syndrome
What structures are blocked by the Palmar Digital Medial and lateral nerves?
Sole, digital cushion, and navicular bone
What is a cautionary note given regarding the Low Palmar/ Low 4-Point Medial and lateral palmar nerves block?
Possibility of inadvertent injection into a blood vessel
Where is the Abaxial/BasiSesamoid Block administered in horses?
Mid-body/base of the proximal sesamoid bones
When should physical restraint be used in equine nerve blocks?
Only when chemical restraint is not feasible
Test your knowledge on equine musculoskeletal examination techniques including palpation, tendon and ligament palpation, hoof testing, and motion examination. This quiz covers examples of severe joint effusion, thorough examination techniques, and lameness grading.
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