A&P comparative I Horse anatomy Flashcards
Foot of the horse is?
Coffin bone and supporting structures house by hoof
toe of horse?
Anterior aspect of the hoof
Hell of horse?
Posterior aspect of the hoof the bulbs
Pastern of horse?
The joint between the foot and fetlock
Fetlock of horse?
Fetlock joint- includes joint and proximal sesamoid bones
Cannon of horse?
Metacarpal, Metatarsal region between splint bones
Knee of horse?
Carpus, front limbs only
Hock of horse?
Tarsus area hind limbs only
Stifle of horse?
The femorotibal joint the true knee joint and patella
Gaskin of horse?
The shin area between the stifle and hock
Wither of the horse?
Large bony prominence formed by dorsal spineous process of thoracic vertebrae
Girth of horse?
Circumference of the horses thoracic to get a weight estimate
Halter is?
Basic horse restrain like leash and collar
Tack is?
Riding equipment anything leather like saddle
Gait is?
Walking manner