Anatomy of Lower Leg (IA)

Question 1

Describe periople of perioplic ring

Answer 1

Rubber-like intermediate zone that functions to:

1. to ease the transition of pliable skin to rigid hoof
2. protect the new horny wall

Question 2

Describe laminae

Answer 2

Leaf-like structures that hold the hoof capsule to attach to coffin bone

Question 3

When laminae get inflamed

Answer 3

Laminitis

Question 4

Underneath coronary band inside the hoof capsule

Answer 4

Coronary corium

Question 5

How long does it take for a hoof to grow?

Answer 5

Starts to grow on the coronary band - takes 1 year (1cm/mo)

Question 6

Laminae attaches to _____ lamina of the _____

Answer 6

Insensitive laminae of the hoof wall

Question 7

Best treatment for acute laminitis

Answer 7

Ice the foot

Question 8

Horses land _____ first because?

Answer 8

Heels first - provides more cushion

Question 9

Little area of cushion filled with synovial fluid

Answer 9

Bursa (in joints as well)