Basic Equine Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the back located?
A
The area that starts at the withers and ends at the last thoracic vertebrae.
2
Q
Where is the cannon?
A
The long slender bone between the knee/hock and the fetlock
3
Q
Where is the coronet?
A
The ring around where the soft tissue meets the hoof. Very important area for the mobility of the horse.
4
Q
Where is the crest?
A
The upper area of the neck
5
Q
Where is the croup?
A
The area that begins at the hip and stretches the length of the sacral vertebrae, ending at where the tail begins.
