DISEASES OP THE MUCOUS BURSA 247 



Which muscles are mainly ruptured ? 



Most commonly the flexor metatarsi, next the abdominal 

 muscles, as the rectus obliquus and transversus abdominis ; 

 uext, the triceps f emoris, the gluteal muscles, gastrocnemius, 

 biceps femoris, flexor brachii, mastoido humeralis. 



OuUine the treatment of rupture of m,uscles f 



East ; and for the benefit of a restless owner, some exter- 

 nal application. 



flow does an aseptic muscle rupture heal ?■ 



The exuded blood is absorbed. Proliferations take 

 place in the external and internal perimysium, filling the gap. 

 This scar tissue retracts more or less in due time, and a depres- 

 sion can be seen and felt in the muscle at the point of former 

 rupture. 

 What sym,ptoms does a ruptured muscle produce ? 



This depends entirely upon the muscle involved. Thus, 

 rupture of the abdominal muscles is followed by a hernia, 

 rupture of the muscles of the locomotory apparatus gives rise 

 to lameness. In the earlier stages palpation may locate a dis- 

 tinct gap between the ends,, or in cases of some standing this 

 is hidden by an extravasation of blood, swelling and pain, 

 and impaired or lost function. 



Which symptoms does rupture of the flexor metatarsi give 

 rise to ? 



The same as that of its tendon, which see. Prognosis is 

 favorable ; the process of healing requires about one month 

 to six weeks. 

 What symptoms does rupture of the gastrocnemii produce ? 



The same as that of their tendon, which see. The prog- 

 nosis is unfavorable ; complete recovery is rare. 



