17.4: Basic Science for Canine Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition

This course presents a thorough review of advanced concepts of canine anatomy and biomechanics for the forelimb, hindlimb, and spine. The course compares and contrasts basic structural and functional anatomic characteristics and features in the quadrupedal, namely canine, and bipedal (human) forelimb, hindlimb, and spine. The author assists the reader in identifying structural and functional relationships within the skeleton as well as superficial osseous structures, types of articulations, and ligamentous attachments. With an understanding of the basic organization of muscle groups, the reader will be able to identify functional differences between intrinsic and extrinsic canine musculature. In addition, the general innervation patterns of the vertebral column, the basic organization of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, and the sites of superficial vasculature and nerves are covered. Each monograph concludes with a discussion of common clinical conditions for canines, which assists in pulling it all together in a very practical manner for each course participant.

This course will help the reader to develop a basic understanding of the structural and functional anatomy for canines. Upon completion, the reader will be able to do the following with respect to the forelimb, hindlimb, and spine:

1. Identify, compare, and contrast basic structural and functional anatomic characteristics and features with quadrupeds (canine) and bipeds (human).
2. Identify superficial osseous structures, types of articulations, and ligamentous attachments.
3. Understand the components of the vertebral motion segment.
4. Understand the basic organization of muscle groups.
5. Identify functional differences between intrinsic and extrinsic musculature.
6. Identify the general innervation patterns.
7. Describe sites of superficial vasculature and nerves.
8. Understand the basic organization of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.
9. Distinguish basic common clinical conditions.

• Anatomy and Biomechanics: Forelimb
  Cheryl Riegger-Krugh, PT and Darryl Millis, MS, DVM
• Anatomy and Biomechanics: Hindlimb
  Cheryl Riegger-Krugh, PT and Joseph Weigel, DVM
• Anatomy and Biomechanics: Spine
  Cheryl Riegger-Krugh, PT and Darryl Millis, MS, DVM

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