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Cats and pigs don't have a nuchal ligament. The nuchal ligament is an adaptation common in fast running animals (to keep the head study while running) as well as to support longer necks. Humans and horses have nuchal ligament
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How does a horses check ligament become sore or injured?
A horse's Check Ligament runs along the back of the leg and is most frequently injured when a horse lands a jump or steps wrong resulting in a strain of the ligament.
What do you call the fibrous tissue that hold bones together at the joints?
ligament
How is the hinge ligament in relation to the two halves of a clam?
The hinge ligament is attached to the adjacent edges on one side of the two halves of a clam shell. This allows the clam to open and close like a door.
Healing of a partially torn ligament is slow because its hundreds of fibrous strands are poorly what?
vascularized
How long does a horse go lame for?
It depends on what is causing the lameness. It could be a day or two from a stone bruise to a life-long problem like a suspensory ligament injury.
Where is the nuchal ligament located in miniature donkeys?
The nuchal ligament is also referred to as the "paddywhack" in animals. This tendon is located in the midline of the neck.
What is the origins of trapezius?
nuchal ligament, occipital protuberance, spinous process C7-T3
What does the nuchal do in a human body?
The nuchal is a term used to refer to the nape or back of the neck in a human body. It primarily provides support and flexibility to the head and allows for movements such as nodding and rotating. Additionally, the nuchal region houses important structures like the nuchal ligament and the occipital lymph nodes.
Is trapezius named for its origin and insertion?
Originexternal occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, medial superior nuchal line, spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T12Insertionposterior border of the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion process, and spine of scapula
What does nuchal mean?
Nuchal means pertaining to the back of the neck.
Is the trapezius muscle named for location?
nuchal ligament, occipital protuberance, spinous process C7-T3
What are the ligaments in the shoulder called?
Capsular ligament, Conoid ligament, Caracoacromial ligament, Superior Transverse Scapular ligament, and Trapezoid ligament.
A ligament that strengthens another ligament is referred to as?
colateral ligament
What is an acrocoracohumeral ligament?
An acrocoracohumeral ligament is a ligament which connects the humerus to the shoulder joint.
What ligament is also known as the fibular collateral ligament?
The Lateral Collateral Ligament
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
What are the strongest ligament around the hip joint?
YES! There are at least 5 that I am aware of as a 1st year Physio student. They are: - iliofermoral ligament -ischiofemoral ligament -pubofemoral ligament -ligament of head of femur -transverse acetabular ligament
