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Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives
- Develop a musculoskeletal interpretation paradigm.
- Identify and outline the following anatomic structures in both the lateral and VD projections: femur, tibia, infrapatellar fat pad, patellar ligament, patella, superimposed cranial horn of the medial and lateral meniscus, superimposed caudal horn of the medial and lateral meniscus, tibial tuberosity, intercondylar eminence of the tibia, fabellae, head of the fibula, body of the fibula, femoral trochlea, medial and lateral femoral condyles, origin of the long digital extensor, medial and lateral tibial condyles, medial and lateral intercondylar tubercle.
- Identify normal vs. abnormal opacities within the canine stifle joint.
- Understand the difference between findings and conclusions.
- Consider causes for increased opacity within a joint.
- Understand how a positive “drawer” sign is an important physical exam finding when considering prioritizing differentials in the radiology report for this case.