Limbs of the horse
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The limbs of the horse are structures made of dozens of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the weight of the equine body. They include three apparatuses: the suspensory appara
Rear limb anatomy
The coffin bone
The fetlock absorbing shock
A Thoroughbred
Skeletal system of the horse
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The skeletal system of the horse has three major functions in the body. It protects vital organs, provides framework, and supports soft parts of the body. Horses typically have 205 bones. The pelvic l
Limbs of the horse
…acquired abnormalities are also causes. The largest cause of poor performance in equine athletes is lameness caused by abnormalities in the muscular or skeletal systems. The majority of lameness is found in the forelimbs, with at least 95 percent of these cases stemming from problems in the structures from the…
Horse Skull
Appendicular forelimb skeleton
Appendicular hindlimb skeleton