The Anatomy of the Horse Leg

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Anatomical Chart (front leg)
A. Oblique extensor of knee
  • B. Extensor of knee
  • C. Annular ligament
  • D. Common digital extensor (extends toe)
  • E. Lateral digital extensor (extends pastern)
  • F. Small metacarpal (splint) bone
  • G. Branch of suspensory ligament
  • H. Superficial flexor tendon (flexes pastern)
  • I. Check ligament
  • J. Deep flexor tendon (flexes toe)
  • K. Suspensory ligament
  • L. Large metacarpal (cannon) bone
  • M. Coronet Band
  • 1. Fetlock area
  • 2. Sesamoid area