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==Introduction==
For general skeletal anatomy, follow links in blue. The following section will concentrate on anatomy specific to the horse.
==Thoracic Limb==
==Thoracic Limb==
===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Scapula|Scapula]]===
===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Scapula|Scapula]]===
Within the equine '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]''', the '''tuber coxae''' is visible and an important palpable landmark. The '''iliac crest''' is thin and concave whilst the '''ileal wing''' is orientated in an vertical manner. The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Pubis|pubis]]''' has a '''pubic groove''' that crosses the ventral surface of the iliopubic eminence towards the acetabulum. In the groove lies the accessory ligament of the head of the femur. Specifically in the stallion, a dorsal pubic tubercle exists. The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|ischium]]''' has an '''ischial tuberosity''' that is linear in shape whilst the '''ischial arch''' is shallow and irregular. The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Femur|femur]]''' has a notched femoral head that is wedge-shaped and opens towards the medial side of the head. The '''greater trochanter''' extends beyond the the dorsal limit of the femoral head. The horse has an extra process called the '''third trochanter''' that is situated on the lateral aspect of the proximal third of the shaft and allows the superficial gluteal muscle to insert here. The caudal distal aspect of the femoral shaft is hollowed out forming the '''supracondylar fossa''' providing a larger area of origin for the superficial digital flexor muscle. The medial trochlear ridge is larger than lateral trochlear ridge and has a protuberance projecting proximally.
Within the equine '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]''', the '''tuber coxae''' is visible and an important palpable landmark. The '''iliac crest''' is thin and concave whilst the '''ileal wing''' is orientated in an vertical manner. The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Pubis|pubis]]''' has a '''pubic groove''' that crosses the ventral surface of the iliopubic eminence towards the acetabulum. In the groove lies the accessory ligament of the head of the femur. Specifically in the stallion, a dorsal pubic tubercle exists. The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|ischium]]''' has an '''ischial tuberosity''' that is linear in shape whilst the '''ischial arch''' is shallow and irregular. The '''[[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Femur|femur]]''' has a notched femoral head that is wedge-shaped and opens towards the medial side of the head. The '''greater trochanter''' extends beyond the the dorsal limit of the femoral head. The horse has an extra process called the '''third trochanter''' that is situated on the lateral aspect of the proximal third of the shaft and allows the superficial gluteal muscle to insert here. The caudal distal aspect of the femoral shaft is hollowed out forming the '''supracondylar fossa''' providing a larger area of origin for the superficial digital flexor muscle. The medial trochlear ridge is larger than lateral trochlear ridge and has a protuberance projecting proximally.
===[[Equine - Anatomy & Physiology#Phalanges|Phalanges]]===
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