Anatomy Flashcards
What is the part at the top of the head in between the ears called?
Poll
What is the front part of the mane that hangs onto the forehead called?
Forelock
What is the long har on the top of the neck called?
Mane
What is the highest point of the neck called?
Crest
What is the stifle
The part of the hind leg where the knee is, below the flank
What is the gaskin?
The part of the hind leg below the knee and above the hock
What is the point of the frog in the hoof called?
Apex of the frog
What is the dip in. The middle of the frog called?
Central sulcus of frog
What are the dips on the sides of the frog called?
Collateral sulcus
How many bones does a mature horse have?
About 205
What are the 4 types of bones?
Long, short, flat, and irregular
The kind of bone normally found in the limbs
Long bone
The kinds of bones also known as cuboidal joints and used for shock absorption
Short bone
The kind of bones in the skull, ribs, and scapula
Flat bones
The types of bones that don’t fit in other classifications
Irregular bones
