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Horse Anatomy

The Hoof

Hoof - Image 2
1) Digital flexor tendon.
(2) Sesamoidean ligament.
(3) Digital extensor tendon.
(4) Long pastern bone.
(5) Short pastern bone.
(6) Coronary corium.
(7) Pedal bone.
(8) Laminar corium.
(9) Wall.
(10) White line.
(11) Sole.
(12) Plantar cushion.
(13) Navicular bone.


Hoof - Image 1
(1) Insensitive laminae.
(2) Sensitive laminae.
(3) Laminar corium.


Hoof - Image 3
(1) Bulb of heel.
(2) Bar.
(3) Sole.
(4)Ground border of wall.
(5) Toe.
(6) White line.
(7) Frog
A. Central groove.
B. Ridge.
C. Lateral groove.
D. Apex.


Diagrams courtesy of Oak Acres Farm Web site

 

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