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The
Anatomy of the German Shepherd Dog.
Correct
Angulation of the GSD
Skeleton of the GSD:
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Principle bones:
01. Paretial bone
02. Occipital protuberance
03. Frontal bone
04. Temporal bone
05. Zygomatic process
06. Cheekbone
07. Upper jawbone
08. Lower jawbone
09. Vertebrae
10. Shoulder blade
11. Humerus
12. Sternum
13. Radium
14. Ulna
15. Carpus
16. Metacarpus
17. Phalanges
18. Vertebra coccygea
19. Iliac bone (ileum)
20. Femur
21. Patella
22. Tibia
23. Fibula (calf bone)
24. Calcaneum
25. Tarsus
26. Metatarsus
27. Phalanges
28. Ribs |
Proportions to the standard:
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The yellow line represents the height at the
shoulders, which should be measured using a special rod
for measuring dogs, placing the animal on a solid floor.
The white line represents the total length of the trunk
which the German Sheperd varies between 111% and 125% of
its height at the shoulders.
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1. Lip corner
(flew)
2. Muzzle
3. Foreface
4. Stop
5. Skull
5a. Occiput
6. Cheek
7. Crest (of neck)
8. Neck
9. Withers
10. Back
11. Hip
12. Croup
13. Tail set
13a. Point of haunch or buttocks
13b. Tail or stern
14. Thigh (quarter, haunch)
15. Point of hock
16. Metatarsus
16a. Hock
17. Lower thigh
18. Point of stifle
19. Loin
20. Ribs
20a. Chest
21. Abdomen
22. Bottom line
23. Elbow
24. Feet (paws)
25. Pasterns
26. Forearm
27. Upper arm
28. Shoulder Blade
29. Forechest
29a. Prosternum (breastbone)
30. Shoulder |
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