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Figure 2.63. Palpation of the origin of the suspensory ligament in the proximal aspect of the metacarpal region. A repeatable painful
response may suggest proximal suspensory desmitis.

Figure 2.64. Method used to apply digital pressure to the
suspensory ligament in the proximal palmar metacarpal region.

the metacarpal region can approximate that of the forearm
when the carpus is flexed (Figure 2.71). With the carpus
held in flexion, the individual carpal bones are evaluated
by deep digital pressure along the dorsal articular surfaces
(Figure 2.72). With the carpus flexed and the tension of the
ulnaris lateralis and flexor carpi ulnaris reduced, the
accessory carpal bone can be manipulated, potentially
identifying a fracture (Figure 2.73). In some cases, an oste­ Figure 2.65. Method used to apply digital pressure to the
ochondroma on the caudodistal aspect of the radius may suspensory ligament in the proximal plantar metatarsal region.
be palpable if effusion of the carpal canal is present.

FOREARM (ANTEBRACHIUM) AND ELBOW nonpainful but fluctuant swelling at the point of the

The distal aspect of the radius, soft tissues of the elbow is consistent with an elbow hygroma, also
forearm, and the elbow joint (cubital joint) should be known as olecranon bursitis (Figure 2.74). Severe
palpated for swelling, heat, and pain. A firm, usually swelling and an inability to extend the limb (dropped