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Extrinsic Musclulature of the Thoracic Limb- Horse Anatomy (view source)
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==Introduction==
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.
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.