Stay Apparatus Practice Test

Which of the following is true about the palmar ligament?

It holds accessory bones to the hock It holds accessory bones to the stifle It is in the pelvic limb It is absent

Correct Answer:

It holds accessory bones to the hock

Explanation:

The palmar ligament is a thick band on the palmar side of the carpus that binds an accessory carpal bone to the main carpal bones, helping to keep that extra bone in place during weight bearing. This stabilizes the distal forelimb and prevents unwanted movement, which is why it’s described as holding accessory bones to the hock region. It’s a forelimb structure, not in the pelvic limb, it isn’t absent, and it doesn’t relate to the stifle.

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