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Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Q&A 04 (view source)
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*the subcutaneous tissues. <br><br>
*the subcutaneous tissues. <br><br>
There are no discernible abnormalities of the flexor tendons. The annular ligament was 4 mm thick, with the annular ligament and subcutaneous fibrosis being 7 mm thick. <br>'''Normal size of the palmar/plantar annular ligament is 1–2 mm'''.
There are no discernible abnormalities of the flexor tendons. The annular ligament was 4 mm thick, with the annular ligament and subcutaneous fibrosis being 7 mm thick. <br>'''Normal size of the palmar/plantar annular ligament is 1–2 mm'''.
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|l1=Equine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology#Joints
|q2=What is the diagnosis?
|q2=What is the diagnosis?
|a2=This horse is suffering from annular ligament syndrome (ALS). The three layers superficial to the flexor tendons are affected in different proportions between individual cases, and the division between the layers can be difficult to identify in some cases. <br><br>
|a2=This horse is suffering from annular ligament syndrome (ALS). The three layers superficial to the flexor tendons are affected in different proportions between individual cases, and the division between the layers can be difficult to identify in some cases. <br><br>