THE ANATOMY OF THE HORSE. 



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iars, or strains. Hence it is protected by being formed of a number of 

 bones, strongly united by ligaments, each bone being protected by car- 

 tilao-e, and resting on a semi-fluid cushion, so that any shock may be dis- 

 tributed over the whole number of distinct bones. The names of the 

 bones are as follows : a, Radius ; h. Pisiform ; c, Cuneiform ; (?,Lanare ; 

 e, Scaphoides ; /, Magnum ; ^, Unciform ; i. Cannon ; j. Splint. These 

 two latter are called Metacarpals. 



Fig 1 



Cut 8.— Bones amu Muscles op the Fore Legs. 



By reference to cut 9 on page 64. the arraugemeut and shape of the 

 several bones will be readily understood. A large, flat knee is essential in 

 the horse, since it not only carries plenty of integument, but allows free 

 play to this portion of the leg. Fig. 1 shows the knee flexed and Fig. 2 

 iae knee at rest. 



