Intro

Question 1

The stay apparatus is a modification that has

Answer 1

evolved to support weight and absorb shock in a limb with a single digit

Question 2

A major problem/component of equine practice is

Answer 2

lameness (especially from fetlock down)

Question 3

cursorial adaptation means

Answer 3

to run

Question 4

canine cursorial adaptation is ___ while ungulates are ____

Answer 4

Digitigrade; Unguligrade

Question 5

unguligrade means

Answer 5

walking on tips of digits only

Question 6

an animal with hooves is called an

Answer 6

ungulate

Question 7

two types of ungulates are

Answer 7

-Perissodactyla (odd toed)
-Artiodactyla (even toed)

Question 8

three examples of Perissodactyla (odd toed) Ungulates are

Answer 8

-horse
-zebra
-rhino

Question 9

Three examples of Artidactyla (even toed) Ungulates are

Answer 9

-camelids
-goats
-giraffe

Question 10

6 main equine cursorial adapatations are

Answer 10

1. Reduction in number of digits
2. Limbs fixed in pronation
3. Abduction and adduction of limb is reduced
4. Limbs end in highly specialized hoof
5. Extreme shortening of muscle bellies
6. Increased length and strength of metacarpal/metatarsal bones and phalanges

Question 11

Horses do not have ___. The forelimbs are ____ to vertebral column

Answer 11

Clavicles; directly attached