مطالعه آناتومي مفصل زانو در شتر يك كوهانه ايران

Anatomical study of stifle joint in Iranian one humped camel (Gamelus dromedaries).

The stifle joint is the most elaborate synovial (diarthrosis) joint and important in animals locomotion, because the pelvic limbs are acting propel of the body. To study the anatomical structure of camel stifle joint, six adult camels stifle joints were collected from slaughterhouse. Radiograghs were taken from specimens before and after injection of sulfate barium. Then specimens were fixed in 15% formalin solution and were dissected. This study showed that the camelʹs stifle joint consist of three articular 3acs; femoropatellar, lateral femorotibial and medial femorotibial sac. These articular sacs in camel stifle joint were communicated with each other. Lateral and medial collateral ligaments and intracapsullar (meniscal and cruciate) ligaments were found in this joint. The loop or sheath in the medial part of patella, made by parapatellar cartilage and medial patellar ligament, seemed to be weak compared to the equine.