The segments and bones of the thoracic limb – scapula, humerus, radius – ulna, carpal, metacarpal, and phalanx.
Okay, what should you do now to start learning the anatomical features of the bones from the dog skeletal system? Well, first, you might know all the names of the bones and identify them from the dog skeleton labeled diagram.įine, let’s identify the different segments and bones from the dog skeletal system – If you wish to memorize these bones, you may read the full article from anatomy learner. I have already described the different types of bone from the animal skeletal system previously. In the dog skeletal system, you will also find these different types of bone. You know there are different types of bone-like – long, short, flat, sesamoid, irregular, and pneumatic bone present in the animal skeleton. In addition, you will also find one heterotropic bone in the dog skeletal system. On the other hand, you will find one hundred and eighty-six (186) bones in the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton contains one hundred and thirty-four (134) bones. You will find a total of three hundred and twenty-one (321) bones in the dog skeleton. Again, all the bones of the dog skeleton provide lavers for muscular action. The bones of the dog skeleton anatomy serve to support and protect the visceral organs.
