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Tendons - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 08:06, 31 October 2012
, 08:06, 31 October 2012→Flexors
===Flexors===
===Flexors===
The digital flexor tendons are surrounded by synovial sheaths, which serve a protective function; allowing frictionless movement as the tendons traverse the bony prominences of the carpus and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Thoracic Limb|metacarpophalangeal]] (fetlock) joint.
The digital flexor tendons are surrounded by synovial sheaths, which serve a protective function; allowing frictionless movement as the tendons traverse the bony prominences of the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Thoracic Limb|carpus]] and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Thoracic Limb|metacarpophalangeal]] (fetlock) joint.
*'''Carpal Sheath'''
*'''Carpal Sheath'''
Arises approximately 10cm proximal to the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Thoracic Limb|carpus]] and extends to mid-metacarpal region.
Arises approximately 10cm proximal to the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Thoracic Limb|carpus]] and extends to mid-metacarpal region.