Fascial Anatomy of the Equine Forelimb

by Carla M. Lusi, Helen M.S. Davies

Overview

Lusi and Davies have provided an excellent reference resource for students and graduates alike. The number of well-defined, relevant and clear images allow quick understanding for anyone interested in the fascial anatomy of the horse. This small book is perfect to have in your bag, allowing the student or clinician to find all the information they need on-site. - Sophie Neasham, final year veterinary student, University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia

Key features:

• The first book in equine anatomy to illustrate the fascial (soft connective tissue) connections of the equine forelimb.

• Clear, high-quality images (with reference images included on each page) help readers identify aspects of the limb photographed.

• A brief introduction to the forelimb musculoskeletal anatomy (with images) helps readers familiarize themselves with muscles and bones portrayed in photographs.

• Focused discussions highlight the practical applicability of the fascial connections illustrated.

• Accompanying video clips demonstrate connectivity of the fascial system particular lines of tension.

The first of its kind in equine anatomy, this clear, concise anatomical guide illustrates the fascial (soft connective tissue) connections of the equine forelimb. Based on dissections of fresh equine cadaver limbs, it provides a visual map for equine physical therapists, veterinarians and horse riders, helping them to understand how pathologies, injuries, or movement abnormalities of the equine forelimb arise and/or progress from one area of the limb to another.

The fascial system is one of the primary systems acted upon by equine physiotherapists and is of increasing interest to horse riders looking to achieve structural integration and balanced movement in their horse. With this in mind, key points in each chapter highlight everyday situations in which knowledge of the fascial system may assist in understanding horse movement and injury.

This practically applicable anatomical atlas is the ideal reference for horse owners, body workers and veterinarians alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815387442
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/21/2018
Series:	Vaccine Research and Developments Series
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Carla M Lusi (BSc, PhD) completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. Her PhD (supervised by Helen MS Davies) focused on mapping out the fascial connectivity in the equine forelimb.

Helen MS Davies (BAgSci. MAgrSc. BVSc. PhD) is Associate Professor in Veterinary Anatomy, The University of Melbourne. Previously primary author on three anatomy chapters in “Equine Podiatry” (publ. Saunders 2007) and coauthored a chapter on hoof biomechanics in “Equine Laminitis” (publ. Wiley 2016 ). Extensive experience in the following aspects relevant to this proposal; teaching veterinary locomotory and regional anatomy to veterinary students and post graduate courses in physiotherapy and other associated professions (25 years); equine biomechanical and anatomical research (25 years); training horses and riders in all disciplines (40 years); treating and advising trainers and riders on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions (25 years); measuring the development of changes in forelimb loading in young horses in training (25 years).

Table of Contents

Introduction. Fascia of the metacarpus and proximal digit. Fascia of the carpus and antebrachium. Fascia of the brachium and shoulder. Fascial lines of tension that extend into the hoof. Fascial lines of tension throughout the forelimb.

Editorial Reviews

Fascial Anatomy of the Equine Forelimb is a concise book of only 186 pages, filled with numerous relevant and recent images clearly showing the equine fascial anatomy in the forelimb, backed up with informative text to describe the images, allowing identification of all the structures for even a novice anatomist. It is a small light-weight book, with dimensions of only 17.8 x 1.4 x 24.8cm, allowing the book to be easily transported in a handbag or backpack to where-ever needed, whether that be a lecture or practical.

The book begins with a brief overview of the general musculoskeletal anatomy of the forelimb, and is heavily supplemented with images, to acquaint the reader of the general area before going into more in depth, complicated structures, i.e. the fascia. In subsequent chapters, the authors have then gone into more detail for each fascial structure in the forelimb, starting at the bottom of the leg, with the digit and metacarpus, and making their way up to the shoulder girdle.

The images in the book were obtained during dissections of fresh equine cadaver limbs. They are very clear and each structure is labelled to increase reader understanding. Furthermore, each image is reflected and explained in the text. Due to the vast number of images, this book is very easy to follow and understand, and would be ideal for a student wanting to go into more depth with their equine anatomical studies, and also qualified veterinarians allowing a greater understanding for how the normal fascia should look and function, and how it is affected by pathology, injuries and other abnormalities of the equine forelimb.

In addition, the authors have made the text understandable allowing it to appeal to others in the industry, for example, equine physiotherapists or even horse-owners and riders wishing to increase their knowledge about their horse and any potential injuries or abnormalities they may have suffered. I do not believe the book goes into enough detail to provide a well-rounded education on the anatomy, structure and function of the fascial system of the forelimb, and for this purpose would have to be supplemented by another textbook. However, it is a great reference book, allowing readers to quickly research a structure. It has a very well-structured contents page, allowing quick reference for anyone who needs it.

In conclusion, Lusi and Davies have provided an excellent reference resource for students and graduates alike. The number of well-defined, relevant and clear images allow quick understanding for anyone interested in the fascial anatomy of the horse. This small book is perfect to have in your handbag, without causing back-problems, allowing the student or clinician to find all the information they need on-site.

- Sophie Neasham, final year veterinary student, University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia

Fascial Anatomy of the Equine Forelimb is a concise book of only 186 pages, filled with numerous relevant and recent images clearly showing the equine fascial anatomy in the forelimb, backed up with informative text to describe the images, allowing identification of all the structures for even a novice anatomist. It is a small light-weight book, with dimensions of only 17.8 x 1.4 x 24.8cm, allowing the book to be easily transported in a handbag or backpack to where-ever needed, whether that be a lecture or practical.

The book begins with a brief overview of the general musculoskeletal anatomy of the forelimb, and is heavily supplemented with images, to acquaint the reader of the general area before going into more in depth, complicated structures, i.e. the fascia. In subsequent chapters, the authors have then gone into more detail for each fascial structure in the forelimb, starting at the bottom of the leg, with the digit and metacarpus, and making their way up to the shoulder girdle.

The images in the book were obtained during dissections of fresh equine cadaver limbs. They are very clear and each structure is labelled to increase reader understanding. Furthermore, each image is reflected and explained in the text. Due to the vast number of images, this book is very easy to follow and understand, and would be ideal for a student wanting to go into more depth with their equine anatomical studies, and also qualified veterinarians allowing a greater understanding for how the normal fascia should look and function, and how it is affected by pathology, injuries and other abnormalities of the equine forelimb.

In addition, the authors have made the text understandable allowing it to appeal to others in the industry, for example, equine physiotherapists or even horse-owners and riders wishing to increase their knowledge about their horse and any potential injuries or abnormalities they may have suffered. I do not believe the book goes into enough detail to provide a well-rounded education on the anatomy, structure and function of the fascial system of the forelimb, and for this purpose would have to be supplemented by another textbook. However, it is a great reference book, allowing readers to quickly research a structure. It has a very well-structured contents page, allowing quick reference for anyone who needs it.

In conclusion, Lusi and Davies have provided an excellent reference resource for students and graduates alike. The number of well-defined, relevant and clear images allow quick understanding for anyone interested in the fascial anatomy of the horse. This small book is perfect to have in your handbag, without causing back-problems, allowing the student or clinician to find all the information they need on-site.

- Sophie Neasham, final year veterinary student, University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Shireen Hafez, DVM, PhD, PGCertVetEd, FHEA (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description: This book provides a comprehensive description of the fascial system in the equine forelimb. This is a rare account of the fascial system in equines, which is believed to contribute to musculoskeletal system function.
Purpose: The purpose is to describe in detail the fascial system in the equine forelimb. Understanding this system in the human body helped in the understanding and improvement of musculoskeletal abnormalities and dysfunction.
Audience: This book is useful for researchers investigating musculoskeletal abnormalities and the biomechanics of the equine limb. It meets the needs of the intended audience.
Features: The book begins with an introductory chapter on the fascia and the purpose of its investigation and a chapter on basic anatomy of the equine forelimb. These two chapters are useful for readers with no previous background. Subsequent chapters discuss the fascial system of the equine forelimb in anatomical organization from distal to proximal. The book provides a visual atlas of fascial connectivity in the equine forelimb. The images are original photographs of fresh tissues. The atlas includes high quality images to illustrate the position and orientation of fascia in situ. The authors emphasize the paths of forelimb fascial continuity, which provide a foundation for further studies of fascial continuity in other regions of the body. The book has excellent views of fascial structures that can be difficult to visualize. However, it lacks accuracy in anatomical terminology related to the musculoskeletal system and there is no consistency in the use of anatomical terminology, hence it may not be a useful reference for veterinary students or practitioners. With a revision to correct these inaccuracies and inconsistencies, the tables in the second chapter might be a helpful resource for veterinary students.
Assessment: Not many resources provide a full description of fascia in equines, hence the potential usefulness of this book for a small population of researchers. The authors state that the book also is helpful to veterinary students or practitioners, but there are several anatomy books that are far more useful to veterinary students and practitioners than this one.

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