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Chapter 8

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The Equine Foot and Passive

Stay Apparatus

Structure of the Foot Learning Objectives
Bones and Cartilages
Cornified Tissues • Define and be able to explain the signifi-
Tendons cance of the bold italic terms in this
chapter.
Ligaments • Be able to describe the bones and joints
Synovial Structures of the equine manus and pes.
Function • Describe the layers and gross anatomi-
Concussion and Storage of Energy cal features of the hoof.
Stay Apparatus • Recognize the significance of the lami-
Thoracic Limb nae and disease that affects this layer
(laminitis).
Pelvic Limb
• Articulate the principles of the passive
stay apparatus, recognizing the role of
ligaments and other collagenous tissues
that provide passive support of body
weight.
• Identify and describe the specific roles
of the elements of the passive stay appa-
ratus in the thoracic limb.
• Identify and describe the specific roles
of the elements of the passive stay appa-
ratus in the pelvic limb.
• Describe in detail the anatomical ele-
ments that prevent hyperextension of
the fetlock and interphalangeal joints.

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Eighth Edition. Anna Dee Fails and Christianne Magee.
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