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Correctly identify the developmental orthopedic disease by matching the description of the growth plate disturbance with the type of DOD it represents. (*NOTE: not all answers will be used).

True or False?  The atlas permits nodding of the head (“yes”), whereas the axis permits rotational movement of the head (“no”).

What are the last pair of ribs called if they are not attached to adjacent ribs? {+1 bonus point}

Looking at the drawing below, how would you describe this horse’s hindlimb conformation?  

When a horse is cantering in the left lead, which pair of limbs makes up the second beat?

If a horse had a pelvic (hip) angle of 18 degrees, which of these statements would apply?

What style of movement would the horse in Question #35 produce? {+1 bonus point}

List the PRIME MOVERS for the following actions.  1 point each muscle (23 pointds) ELBOW FLEXION (3) Only the first 3 count: SCAPULAR RETRACTION (2)  Only the first 2 count: WRIST FLEXION (2) Only the first 2 count SHOULDER HORIZONTAL ADDUCTION (2)  Only the first 2 count: SHOULDER GIRDLE DEPRESSION (2)  Only the first 2 count: SHOULDER MEDIAL ROTATION (5)  Only the first 5 count: WRIST RADIAL DEVIATION (2) Only the first 2 count:: FOREARM SUPINATION (2)  Only the first 2 count: 3rd FINGER FLEXION of the MCP (3) Only the first three count

Normal shoulder flexion and abduction requires which motion of the scapula?

In terms of V, D, and J segment arrangement, the T-cell receptor α-chain locus resembles the immunoglobulin [one] locus, whereas the T-cell receptor β-chain locus resembles the immunoglobulin [two] locus.