title: [The ligaments and menisci of the femorotibial joint of the wolf (Canis lupus L., 1758)--anatomic and functional analysis in comparison with the domestic dog (Canis lupus f. familiaris)].
abstract: Based on dissection of 11 (4 m and 7f) adult wolves (Canis lupus L., 1758) kept in captivity, the morphology and mechanics of the ligaments and menisci of the femorotibial joint are described. Compared with the anatomical data of the dog (Canis lupus f. familiaris), the differences are discussed with respect to their importance for functional considerations.
authors.affiliation: Anatomisches Institut der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ziesenis
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wissdorf
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D002335:Carnivora / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D004285:Dogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006614:Hindlimb; D007596:Joints / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology
vernacular_title: Die Bänder und Menisken der Articulatio femorotibialis des Wolfes (Canis lupus L., 1758)--anatomische und funktionelle Analyse im Vergleich zum Haushund (Canis lupus f. familiaris).