THE STIFLE JOINT

The three compartments of this joint communicate, which allows a single injection to reach all parts (see the dog in Figure 2-63 for the general idea). The puncture

Figure 36-2 A, Palmar surface of the foot of a pig.

Figure 36-3 Carpal glands (arrows) of a pig, palmar view.

Figure 36-4 The bones of the tarsal skeleton in the pig, schematic. Roman numerals identify the metatarsal bones, Arabic numerals the distal tarsal bones. Tib, Tibia; F, fibula; T talus; C, calcaneus; c, central tarsal bone.

is made lateral to the patellar ligament, about one third of the distance down from the patella to the tibial tuberosity.