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*'''Action''': Flexes the distal phalanx

*'''Action''': Flexes the distal phalanx

The deep digital flexor tendon arises as three bellies from its origin on the medial humeral epicondyle, fusing to form a common tendon just proximal to the carpus on the caudal aspect of the limb.  The single tendon passes distally, enclosed in the '''carpal sheath''', through the '''carpal canal'''. In the mid-metacarpal region, the tendon is enforced by an accessory ligament ('''inferior check ligament'''). At the metacarpophalangeal (fetlock) joint, the DDFT passes though the '''manica flexoria''' and over the sesamoid groove. In the mid –region of the proximal phalanx, the DDFT runs between the branches of the SDFT and over the flexor cortex of the distal sessamoid ('''navicular''') bone to insert on the flexor cortex of the distal phalanx.  

The deep digital flexor tendon arises as three bellies from its origin on the medial humeral epicondyle, fusing to form a common tendon just proximal to the carpus on the caudal aspect of the limb.  The single tendon passes distally, enclosed in the '''carpal sheath''', through the '''carpal canal'''. In the mid-metacarpal region, the tendon is enforced by an accessory ligament ('''inferior check ligament'''). At the metacarpophalangeal (fetlock) joint, the DDFT passes though the '''manica flexoria''' and over the sesamoid groove. In the mid –region of the proximal phalanx, the DDFT runs between the branches of the SDFT and over the flexor cortex of the distal sesamoid ('''navicular''') bone to insert on the flexor cortex of the distal phalanx.  

The '''navicular bursa''' is the space formed between the DDFT and the distal sesamoid ('''navicular''') bone, which is filled with synovial fluid. It extends beyond the borders of the distal sesamoid bone proximally, distally and laterally.  

The '''navicular bursa''' is the space formed between the DDFT and the distal sesamoid ('''navicular''') bone, which is filled with synovial fluid. It extends beyond the borders of the distal sesamoid bone proximally, distally and laterally.  

[[Image:Equine thoracic limb tendons ML.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Tendons of the thoracic limb, mediolateral view''']]

[[Image:Equine thoracic limb tendons ML.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Tendons of the thoracic limb, mediolateral view''']]

[[Image:Equine thoracic limb tendons palmar.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Tendons of the thoracic limb, palmar view''']]

[[Image:Equine thoracic limb tendons palmar.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Tendons of the thoracic limb, palmar view''']]

==Pelvic Limb==

==Pelvic Limb==