Parts of the Hoof

Question 1

Define periople

Answer 1

tissue attaching hoof to skin

Question 2

What does the periople do?

Answer 2

connect 2 dissimilar structures; protect the coronary band

Question 3

Difference between front & hind foot shape

Answer 3

front: rounder & sole slightly concave
hind: narrower & more upright; sole more concave & smaller frog