Distal extremity
Extremitas distalis
- Related terms: Distal extremity of tibia
Definition
The distal extremity of the tibia carries the cochlea, which consists of an intermediate ridge (central ridge) bordered by the medial and lateral grooves.
The central ridge is orientated in a sagittal direction in most domestic species, but in the horse is orientated craniolaterally.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
