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Figure 2.58. Digital pressure applied to the apical sesamoid
region to detect pain, heat, and asymmetry. Palpation of the
midbody and basilar aspects of the bones should also be
performed.
Figure 2.57. Finger marks the palmar recesses of the fetlock
joint capsule. Distention at the site results from synovial effusion.
Figure 2.59. Fetlock flexion test is performed by extending the carpus and flexing the fetlock joint. One hand is placed on the dorsal
aspect of the pastern to create fetlock flexion without flexion of the interphalangeal joints.
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