Rupture of the Prcpubian Tendon 



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the backward displacement of the pubis, causes the flanks to 

 sink in and greatly reduces the transverse diameter of the body 

 at this point. 



The skin and skin muscle tend, by their elasticity, to check or 

 stop the progress of the rupture, in which they are aided some- 

 what by the resistance of the uterine ligaments and the mes- 

 entery, which aid in supporting the visceral weight when the 

 organs have become displaced downwards. In some cases in 

 our practice, the skin and its muscle did not suffice to stay the 

 progress of the rupture, but gave way, causing eventration and 

 necessitating immediate destruction of the patient. 



Fig. 82. Rupture of thk Prepuhi.\n Tkndon in the Pregnant Mare- 

 A, Acquired .slant of hip. B, Estimated normal slant of hip. 

 C, Estimated normal spinal line. T, Teat displaced downwards 

 and forwards. 



