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The equine hoof is defined in a physiologic as the modified skin covering the tip of the digit and all enclosed structures.  
 
The equine hoof is defined in a physiologic as the modified skin covering the tip of the digit and all enclosed structures.  
 
The keratin in the epidermis, when thickened and cornified, is referred to as [[Horn - Anatomy & Physiology|horn]].  Horn is particularly resistant to mechanical and chemical damage.  The outer surface of the hoof is composed of horn.
 
The keratin in the epidermis, when thickened and cornified, is referred to as [[Horn - Anatomy & Physiology|horn]].  Horn is particularly resistant to mechanical and chemical damage.  The outer surface of the hoof is composed of horn.
==Five Segments of the Hoof===
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==Five Segments of the Hoof==
 
Periople
 
Periople
 
Coronary Segment
 
Coronary Segment
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