CONFORMATION 



The bones of the Hind-leg are as follows 



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PLATE III. 

 Bones of the Hind-leg. 



Fig. 1. 



Fig. 2. 



E True thigh, or Femur (This bone is so hidden under the mass 

 of muscle, the ordinary horseman scarcely knows of its 

 existence). 



F Stifle joint, or Junction of the Femur and Tibia, in front of 

 which is placed the knee-cap, or patella (F). 



G Thigh, or Tibia. 



II Fibula. 

 I Hock, or Tarsus. 



K Shank, or Metatarsus. 



L Splint. 



M Sesamoids. 



Q \ Uppe 



r and Lower Pasterns. 



P Coffin bone. 



R Navicular bone. 



