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==Introduction==
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For general skeletal anatomy, follow links in blue. The following section will concentrate on anatomy specific to the horse.
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==Thoracic Limb==
 
==Thoracic Limb==
 
===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Scapula|Scapula]]===
 
===[[Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Scapula|Scapula]]===
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===[[Equine - Anatomy & Physiology#Phalanges|Phalanges]]===
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'''''Proximal Phalanx'''''
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The proximal phalanx is shaped like an hourglass and is wider proximally than distally. Proximally, it has two shallow articular surfaces separated by a small sagittal groove; the medial cavity is larger than the lateral cavity. Distally there are two convex areas separated by a sagittal groove.
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'''''Middle Phalanx'''''
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The middle phalanx is half the length of the proximal phalanx, its proximal articular surface is ridged so it can articulate with proximal phalanx and the distal end resembles that of the proximal phalanx.
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'''''Distal Phalanx'''''
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The distal phalanx is rounded to a point distally.
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The proximal articular surface has two concavities separated by a ridge. The palmar border meets with the distal sesamoid (navicular) bone. The dorsal aspect has a marked '''extensor process''', where the common digital extensor attaches.
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The solar surface has two distinct areas, the more palmar area is the roughened flexor surface and the remainder is smooth, concave and crescent-shaped. There is a '''solar groove''' on each side of the flexor surface, which leads to the '''solar canal'''. The palmar aspect extends either side to form the medial and lateral '''palmar processes''', which each have a foramen.  There is a notch in the dorsal solar border, known as the '''crena marginis solearis'''.
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The parietal surface of the distal phalanx is that which conforms to the hoof wall. It is convex, rough, porous and has processes on each side heading in a palmar direction. There are many foramina and grooves on this surface for vasculature and nerves to pass.  The '''ungual (collateral) cartilages''' attach to these processes, they are squarish plates which are palpable above the level of the hoof. They become more fibrous in life and may ossify.
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'''''Distal Sesamoid (Navicular) Bone'''''
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The distal sesamoid in horses is known as the navicular bone. It is elongated transversely and articulates with both the distal and middle phalanx. The navicular is separated from the deep digital flexor tendon by a bursa; the flexor surface of the navicular is covered by cartilage. The proximal and distal ends are grooved and possess large foramina. The bone also has a sagittal ridge.
      
==Pelvic Limb==
 
==Pelvic Limb==
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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.
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==Webinars==
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<rss max="10" filter="equine" highlight="none">https://www.thewebinarvet.com/orthopaedics/webinars/feed</rss>
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[[Category:Horse Anatomy]]
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