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inches in diameter was observable opposite the internal surface of the 

 fourth rib of the right side. The lungs appeared healthy, with the 

 exception of some signs of haemorrhagic infarction about their root. 

 The pericardium was distended, and upon making an incision was 



Fig. 52. — Inflammation of the bursa of the biceps, flexor brachii, or coraco-radialis muscle, 

 with pericarditis and hypertrophy of the heart. The near fore-limb is slightly flexed and 

 swung behind the off fore-limb. The muscles of the shoulder are atrophied, and the 

 horn of the toe is worn away. 



found to contain a quantity of inflammatory fluid. On removing the 

 heart and washing out the chambers it was placed on the scales, and 

 weighed lo^ lbs. 



Mr. A. Hodder's case, Veterinarian, 1897, p. 147. 



FRACTURE OF THE HUMERUS IN A HORSE. 



142. A nine-year-old harness mare, 14.2 hands high. 



History. — Had run away while attached to a gig, come in violent 

 contact with a wall, and fallen on the left shoulder. On regaining its 

 feet the animal was very lame. 



State on Examination. — The animal stood on three legs ; the affected 

 limb was flexed from the knee downwards, and hung pendulous. 

 Crepitation could be detected over the region of the humerus. The 

 leg could readily be drawn far outwards from the surface of the body, 

 and when released swung inertly back. The animal did not appear 

 in excessive pain, and remained perfectly quiet ; respiration was not 

 accelerated. 



Diagnosis. — Fracture of the humerus. 



