Ultrasonographic anatomy of the normal canine calcaneal tendon.
To provide a series of detailed ultrasonographic images of the canine calcaneal tendon, greyhound cadaver pelvic limbs were scanned with a high-resolution transducer, and images compared with dissected specimens. The three components of the calcaneal tendon are the tendons of insertion of the gastrocnemius, superficial digital flexor, and a conjoined tendon formed by tendons from the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and gracilis. Each of these three tendons was visible in transverse ultrasound images, each measuring 2.4-3.2-mm thick at mid-calcaneal tendon. Improved understanding of the anatomy of the calcaneal tendon will support clinical ultrasonography of this region.
Lamb
Christopher R
CR
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA. UK. clamb@rvc.ac.uk
Duvernois
Alice
A
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014463:Ultrasonography