Basic Horse Anatomy Flashcards
The BLANK refers to the area that starts at the withers and ends at the last thoracic vertebrae.
Back
The BLANK is the long, slender bone between the knee/hock and the fetlock.
Cannon
The BLANK is the ring around the where soft tissue meets the hoof. It is a very important area for the mobility of the horse.
Coronet
The BLANK is the upper area of the neck.
Crest
The BLANK is where the head meets the neck. It is located just behind the ears.
Dock
The BLANK is the joint of the front leg where the leg meets the body.
Elbow
The BLANK is the joint connecting to the hoof. Sometimes called the “ankle” joint, it is more similar to the ball of the foot.
Fetlock
The BLANK is the area between the “knee” and the elbow.
Forearm
The BLANK is the flat space between the eyes of a horse.
Forehead
The BLANK is the back side of the hoof.
Heel
The BLANK is the foot of the horse, consisting of a hard exterior and softer interior. Similar to a fingernail but much stronger.
Hoof
The BLANK is a large, bending joint of the front leg.
Knee
The BLANK consists of the nose, mouth, and chin of a horse.
Muzzle
The BLANK is the area where the head meets the neck, right behind the ears.
Poll
The BLANK is the space under the withers, above the leg.
Shoulder
