Basic three-dimensional kinematics of the vertebral column of horses trotting on a treadmill

American Journal of Veterinary Research
M J FaberA Barneveld

Abstract

To determine movements of the vertebral column of horses during normal locomotion. 5 young Dutch Warmblood horses that did not have signs of back problems or lameness. Kinematics of 8 vertebrae (T6, T10, T13, T17, L1, L3, L5, and S3) and both tuber coxae were determined, using bone-fixated markers. Measurements were recorded when the horses were trotting on a treadmill at a constant speed of 4.0 m/s. Flexion-extension and axial rotation were characterized by a double sinusoidal pattern of motion during 1 stride cycle, whereas lateral bending was characterized by 1 peak and 1 trough. Ranges of motion for all vertebrae were: flexion-extension, 2.8 degrees to 4.9 degrees; lateral bending, 1.9 degrees to 3.6 degrees; axial rotation, 4.6 to 5.8 degrees, except for T10 and T13, where the amount of axial rotation decreased to 3.1 degrees and 3.3 degrees, respectively. During locomotion, 3 types of rotations are evident in the thoracolumbar vertebrae. Regional differences are observed in the shape and timing of the rotations. These differences are related to actions of the limbs. The method described here for direct measurement of vertebral column motion provides insights into the complex movements of the thoracolumbar portion of the v...Continue Reading

References

Dec 1, 1973·Nihon juigaku zasshi. The Japanese journal of veterinary science·M Tokuriki
Apr 1, 1983·Equine Veterinary Journal·H G TownsendP B Fretz
Oct 1, 1980·Equine Veterinary Journal·L B Jeffcott
Mar 1, 1993·Equine Veterinary Journal·H W MerkensA J Van den Bogert
Oct 3, 1998·Equine Veterinary Journal·T Licka, C Peham
Nov 24, 1999·Journal of Biomechanics·M J FaberP R van Weeren
Feb 5, 2000·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·F AudigiéD Geiger
Apr 20, 2000·American Journal of Veterinary Research·M FaberA Barneveld

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Nov 28, 2001·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·M FaberA Barneveld
Dec 31, 2015·Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica·Agneta EgenvallRené van Weeren
Jul 15, 2015·Journal of Biomechanics·S D StarkeT Pfau
Jun 18, 2010·Journal of Biomechanics·Maj Halling ThomsenPia Haubro Andersen
Jan 19, 2007·Equine Veterinary Journal·C M McGowanG A Jull
Nov 26, 2008·Equine Veterinary Journal·K L HesseT Pfau
Apr 4, 2007·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·C B Gómez AlvarezP R Van Weeren
Apr 4, 2007·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·H M Clayton, D H Sha
May 28, 2009·Equine Veterinary Journal·S Nauwelaerts, H M Clayton
May 28, 2009·Equine Veterinary Journal·A ByströmL Roepstorff
May 27, 2011·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·M GroeselC Peham
Jan 6, 2018·Veterinary Pathology·Wilhelmina BergmannGuy C M Grinwis
Dec 20, 2007·Equine Veterinary Journal·C B Gomez AlvarezP R van Weeren
Sep 11, 2004·The Veterinary Record·M A A M LandmanL J Hofland
May 28, 2009·Equine Veterinary Journal·C B Gómez AlvarezP R van Weeren
Oct 31, 2002·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·C JohnstonS Drevemo
May 27, 2011·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·R R ZsoldosC Peham
Aug 29, 2019·Animal Science Journal = Nihon Chikusan Gakkaihō·Malgorzata MaskoZdzislaw Gajewski
Oct 20, 2018·PloS One·O Yvette JonesPhilip E Riches
Jul 11, 2002·Equine Veterinary Journal·M FaberA Barneveld
Jan 20, 2005·Equine Veterinary Journal·J WennerstrandS Drevemo
May 27, 2011·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·S M WarnerT Pfau
Oct 31, 2002·Equine Veterinary Journal. Supplement·C RobertJ M Denoix
Jan 20, 2005·Equine Veterinary Journal·P de CocqW Back
Jan 20, 2005·Equine Veterinary Journal·C DegueurceJ M Denoix
Jan 18, 2006·Equine Veterinary Journal·K Roethlisberger HolmC Johnston
Oct 6, 2004·Equine Veterinary Journal·C JohnstonS Drevemo
Jan 26, 2017·Anatomia, histologia, embryologia·A EhrleE R Singer
Jul 11, 2002·Equine Veterinary Journal·P R van Weeren
Jan 20, 2005·Equine Veterinary Journal·C SchlacherH Schobesberger
Apr 4, 2021·Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI·Johanna DietrichHanna Schöpper
Sep 21, 2006·The Journal of Experimental Biology·Nadja Schilling, Rémi Hackert

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved