Some Morphological and Radiographical Studies on the Flexor Aspect Hind Foot in Buffalo

The general morphological features of the digital flexor tendons and the synovial sheaths associated with them were studied on thirteen hind feet of adult buffalo, after the injection of the sheath either by colored gum milk latex or by a radiopaque emulsion. Dissection has revealed that, the terminal tendons of both the superficial and deep digital flexor muscles enclosed in a complex common digital sheath. The more suitable sites for injection in the synovial sheaths of the flexor tendons were determined. Also this study extends to include the middle interosseous muscle and its connection with adjacent structures. Computed tomography scan were used to identify the bony and soft tissue structures of the metatarsus and digits. The obtained results were discussed with those recorded in other domestic animals.