Hooves and Horns Flashcards
1
Q
The Lamina of the hoof interdigitates with what?
A
Lamina of the Corium
2
Q
What structure of the Keratinized hoof wall gives extra strength
A
Tubular design
3
Q
What is the Intratubular horn
A
Space between the tubules in the hoof wall
4
Q
Where does sensitive lamina come from
A
Corium
5
Q
The compression created by walking pumps blood out of the hoof and prevents….
A
Edema in the legs/ Stocking up
6
Q
What is deep to the “elastic” Frog, between the frog and the digital bones?
A
Digital Cusion
7
Q
With each step, the release of compression off of which three structures pumps blood out of the hoof
A
- Hoof wall
- Cartilage
- The ground
8
Q
What is the extension of bone/frontal sinus into the horn?
A
Ungual process
9
Q
What is an immature horn?
A
Horn Bud
