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(A) (B)
Figure 7.5 Stifle: aspirate the stifle joint by inserting the needle (A) medially or (B) laterally to the patellar
tendon angled towards the intercondylar space of the distal femur.
Figure 7.6 Hip: aspirate the hip joint by inserting the needle just proximal to the greater trochanter at an
angle that is perpendicular to the long axis of the femur.
