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fibula

Bone fused to the tibia and forming the outer limb between the femur and the tarsus.

ulna

Bone fused to the radius and forming the inner limb between the humerus and the carpus.

atlas

First cervical vertebra supporting the head.

skull

Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.

metatarsus

Part of the hind limb formed of several long bones; it connects the tarsus to the first phalange of the digit.

distal phalanx

Last phalange of the digit having a thick corneous covering upon which the horse rests.

middle phalanx

Second bone of the digit corresponding to the coronet.

proximal phalanx

First bone of the digit corresponding to the pastern.

patella

Slightly bulging, small flat triangular bone located on the front surface of the stifle and articulating especially with the femur.

tarsus

Part of the hind limb formed of short bones located between the tibia, the fibula and the metatarsus; it acts as a shock absorber.

calcaneus

Posterior bone of the tarsus articulating with the tibia and forming the protuberance of the hock.

tibia

Long bone fused to the fibula and forming the inner limb between the femur and the tarsus.

femur

Long bone of the hind limb articulating with the pelvis, the tibia and the fibula.

pelvis

Bony girdle transmitting propulsion forward.

distal sesamoid

Small elongated bone of the third phalange of the digit allowing the lower part of the limb to move.

sternum

Long flat bone to which the ribs, in particular, are attached.

proximal sesamoid

One of two bones between the carpus (forelimb) or the tarsus (hind limb) and the first phalange forming the fetlock joint.

metacarpus

Part of the forelimb formed of several long bones; it connects the carpus to the first phalange.

carpus

Portion of the pectoral fin formed of short bones between the radius, the ulna and the metacarpus.

radius

Long bone fused to the ulna and forming the outer portion of the limb between the humerus and the carpus.

olecranon

Upper terminal part of the ulna articulating with the humerus; it forms the protuberance of the elbow.

humerus

Long bone of the forelimb whose articulation with the scapula allows shocks to be absorbed when the horse runs.

mandible

Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.

scapula

Large thin flat bone connected to the trunk by numerous muscles and ligaments; it has a wide range of motion.

rib

Thin curved bone articulating with the vertebral column and the sternum.