STATICS HORSE

Question 1

STATICS OF THE HORSE FL

Answer 1

FL = Main support of trunk
- Shock absorbing system

PROX:
1- Tendon of m.biceps brachii
2- M. Triceps Brachii
-> Caput Longum
3- Lacertus fibroses stabilization of 
4- M. extensor capi radiales
5- M. flexor Carpi ulnaris

= STABILIZATION of CRANIAL PART

DIST:
1- M. Interosseus = Suspensory Ligament
2- tendon of M. flexor digitorium profundus
3- tendon of M. flexor digitorum superficialis
4- Tractus Oppositus

= STABILIZATION of CAUDAL PART

Question 2

STATICS OF THE HORSE HL

Answer 2

1. Patellar LOOP!!!
   - Loop with lig. patellae MEDIALE and INTERMEDIUM
   - On TUBERCULUM TROCHLEA OSSIS FEMORIS

= OPEN STIFLE = LOCK TARSUS

Question 3

TYPES of GATE

Answer 3

WALK = 4 BEAT
1. LH
2. LF
3. RH
4. RF
Two feet is always in contact with floor --> No suspension

TROT = 2 BEAT
Oposite hind and fore hit the ground together
RF and LH move together an vice verse.

GALLOP = 4 beat gate, Collected= CANTER = 3 BEATS
Can be lead by LF or RF

GALLOP: RF LEADING

1. RF(suspension)
2. LH
3. RH
4. LF

CANTER: RF LEADING

1. RF(s)
2. LH
3. RH + LF together