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| ===Elbow Joint=== | | ===Elbow Joint=== |
− | | + | The articulation between the humeral condyle, trochlear notch of the ulna and the radial head. The joint capsule attaches to the articular surface of the condyle, the periphery of the olecranon fossa and the articular cartilage of the trochlear notch of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|ulna]]. Ligaments of the elbow include: |
− | The joint capsule attaches to the articular surface of the condyle, the periphery of the olecranon fossa and the articular cartilage of the trochlear notch of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|ulna]]. It fuses with the collateral ligaments. Paired '''collateral ligaments''' attach the epicondyles to the tuberosities of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|radius]] and [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy|ulna]]. | + | *'''Lateral (radial) collateral ligament''': Attaches to the lateral humeral epicondyle, the caudal (ulnar) branch is absent in the horse. |
| + | *'''Medial (ulnar) collateral ligament''': Attaches to the medial hymeral epicondyle and inserts on the ulnar and radius. The cranial part of the ligament is the remnant of the ''pronator teres'' muscle in horses. |
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| ===Carpal Joint=== | | ===Carpal Joint=== |