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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The general anatomy of the hoof can be found [[Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology|here]]. The following section will focus on the equine hoof specifics.
The general anatomy of the hoof can be found [[Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology|here]]. The following section will focus on the equine hoof specifics.
[[image: Plantar hoof aspect.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A view of the solar surface of an equine hoof. The wall has been removed on the right to show the underlying dermis. ©Rachael Wallace2008]]
[[image: X-section through hoof.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A X-section through a typical hoof. ©Rachael Wallace2008]]
The hoof encloses the corium (dermis), digital cushion, [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Phalanx|distal phalanx]] , [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Distal Interphalangeal (Coffin) Joint|distal interphalangeal]] (coffin) joint, the distal aspect of the [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Middle Phalanx|middle phalanx]] , [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Sesamoid (Navicular) Bone|distal sesamoid]] (navicular) bone, ligaments and the insertion points of the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|common digital extensor tendon]] and [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Flexors|deep digital flexor tendon]].
The hoof encloses the corium (dermis), digital cushion, [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Phalanx|distal phalanx]] , [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Distal Interphalangeal (Coffin) Joint|distal interphalangeal]] (coffin) joint, the distal aspect of the [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Middle Phalanx|middle phalanx]] , [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Sesamoid (Navicular) Bone|distal sesamoid]] (navicular) bone, ligaments and the insertion points of the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|common digital extensor tendon]] and [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Flexors|deep digital flexor tendon]].
===Sole===
===Sole===
The '''sole''' is the area distal to the bars and apex of the frog enclosed by the hoof wall. The area where the bars and wall enclose it is known as the '''angle of the sole'''. Since the sole is slightly concave, the majority of the horse's weight is transferred through the margin of the sole.
The '''sole''' is the area distal to the bars and apex of the frog enclosed by the hoof wall. The area where the bars and wall enclose it is known as the '''angle of the sole'''. Since the sole is slightly concave, the majority of the horse's weight is transferred through the margin of the sole.
== Deeper Structures of the Hoof==
== Deeper Structures of the Hoof==
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