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Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Dogs /
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Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Dogs /

OTHER TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER

Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Dogs
Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Dogs
Components of the Musculoskeletal System in Dogs
Overview of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Diseases in Dogs
Lameness in Dogs
Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Dogs
Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Dogs
Hip Dysplasia
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
Other Joint Disorders in Dogs
Muscle Disorders in Dogs
Bone Disorders in Dogs
Sarcocystosis in Dogs

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Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Dogs

By

Stephen B. Adams

, DVM, MS, DACVS, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University

Last full review/revision Mar 2018 | Content last modified Mar 2018

The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. It supports the body, permits movement, and protects the vital organs. Because many other body systems (including the nervous system, blood vessels, and skin) are interrelated, disorders of one of these systems may also affect the musculoskeletal system.

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