These muscles are responsible for joining the forelimb to the trunk, forming a '''synsarcosis''' rather than a conventional joint. Collectively, they act to transfer the weight of the body to the forelimbs, as well as to stabilize the scapula.
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These muscles are responsible for joining the forelimb to the trunk, forming a '''synsarcosis''' rather than a conventional joint. Collectively, they act to transfer the weight of the body to the forelimbs, as well as to stabilize the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|scapula]].