Front Limb: skeletal anatomy

Image of the Horse's Front (Thoracic) Limb

by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Below is an image of the bones of the front limb in a standing position. The contours of the bodies outline is visible to enable you to better to localize the bones of the skeleton. Bones and major landmarks are labeled. Palpable bony prominences are colored red.
                       
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