Horse Hoof Lab Flashcards

1
Q

What is the hoof capsule formed from

A

Epithelial structures

  • Stratum externum
  • Stratum medium (pigmented and nonpigmented)
  • Statrum internum
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2
Q

Epidermal laminae is interdigitated with

A

Dermal laminae (about 600)

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3
Q

Jxn btw skin and wall

A

Coronet

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4
Q

Where could hoof cracks take place?

A

Toe
Quarters
Heel

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5
Q

Where does thrush most often observed in?

A

Paracuneal groove

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6
Q

Junction of wall and sole

A

White line

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7
Q

Names for hoof cartilages

A

Collateral cartilages

Lateral and medial cartilages

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8
Q

Dermal parts of the hoof

A
Perioplic dermis
Coronar dermis
Laminar dermis
Sole dermis
Frog dermis
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9
Q

High ring bone

A

New bone growth (exostosis) proximal or distal to pastern joint

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10
Q

Low ring bone

A

New bone growth proximal or distal to coffin joint

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11
Q

What forms glossy stratum externum as it dries and carried distally?

A

Periople

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12
Q

T/F Periople expands over bulb of the heel

A

T

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13
Q

What is the stratum medium made of

A

Tubular and intertubular horn

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14
Q

What forms bulk of hoof wall?

A

Stratum medium

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15
Q

What are the parts of the stratum medium

A

Pigmented and nonpigmented

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16
Q

What consists of 600 primary horny (epidermal laminae) and interdigitates with primary dermal laminae

A

Stratum internum

17
Q

What makes interdigitation btw epidermal and dermal parts strong?

A

Primary epidermal and dermal laminae that carry secondary epidermal and dermal laminae

18
Q

What is used for application of hoof testers for detection of soreness in deeper parts of the hoof

A

Paracuneal grooves

19
Q

Define white line

A

Jxn btw wall and sole

20
Q

What is “quick” in horse shoeing?

A

Horseshoe nails enter outer hoof wall that lies adjacent to “quick” or sensitive laminae inside hoof capsule.

21
Q

Dermal structures

A

Perioplic dermis
Coronary dermis
Laminar dermis
Terminal papillae

22
Q

What makes the coronary band?

A

Stratum germinatvium
Perioplic dermis
Coronary dermis

23
Q

What contributes to the formation of the white line?

A

Terminal papillae…forms white cap horn that fills space where sensitive and insensitive laminae interdigitate