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Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 13:53, 29 October 2012
, 13:53, 29 October 2012→Pelvic Limb
*'''Long plantar ligament''': Extends on the plantar aspect of the hock from the calcaneal tuberosity distally to the proximal end of the third and fourth [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|metatarsal bones]] and also attaches to the central and fourth [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|tarsal bones]].
*'''Long plantar ligament''': Extends on the plantar aspect of the hock from the calcaneal tuberosity distally to the proximal end of the third and fourth [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|metatarsal bones]] and also attaches to the central and fourth [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|tarsal bones]].
The metatarsophalangeal (Fetlock), proximal interphalangeal (Pastern) and distal interphalangeal (Coffin) joints in the pelvic limb are identical to the corresponding joints in the thoracic limb.
==References==
==References==
*Budras, K. Sack, W.O., Anatomy of the Horse, 6th Edition (2012), Schlutersche Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
*Budras, K. Sack, W.O., Anatomy of the Horse, 6th Edition (2012), Schlutersche Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG