Dog Leg Bones Diagram. Osa is a malignant tumour of bone and it is the most common bone tumour found in dogs. The upper thigh is situated just above the knee on the hind leg.
Many dogs suffer from stifle joint related injuries and injuries of the ligaments. So pelvic bones femur tibia fibula patella tarsal metatarsal and phalanges are present in the hindlimb of a dog. You will also find some palmar sesamoid bones in the front leg of a dog.
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body and is primarily a hinge joint although some sliding and rotation occur.
The hock is like the human ankle. The front leg of a dog consists of the clavicle scapula arm radius and ulna forearm carpals metacarpals and phalanges forepaw. Bones of the tail. Fractures involving joints usually require open surgery and repair with pins screws.