Equine Limbs Medical and Common Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Common name for the metacarpal/metatarsal 3
A
Cannon bone
2
Q
Common name for the metacarpals/metatarsals 2 &4 (2 names)
A
Point bones or Vestigial digits
3
Q
Common name for the carpals
A
Knee
4
Q
Common name for phalanx 1 (2 names)
A
Proximal phalanx or long pastern
5
Q
Common name for phalanx 2 (2 names)
A
Middle phalanx or short pastern
6
Q
Common name for phalanx 3 (2 names)
A
Distal phalanx or coffin bone
7
Q
Common name for distal sesamoid
A
Navicular bone
