EXPLANATION TO PLATE II. 



MUSCLES OF THE HORSE. 



This cut shows the external muscles of the body after the 



skin and the Pannisulus Carnosus muscle or the muscle 



which shakes the skin has been removed. 



1. External muscles of the head, the chief action of which is to assist in 



masticating the food by moving the jaws, cheeks and lips. 



2. Paratoid gland. Its location is shown owing to its importance. Sec- 



further particulars in Chapter VII. 



3. Neck muscles divided into two groups, one on each side. 



4. Back muscles divided into two groups, one on each side. 



5. Gluteal or hip muscles divided into two groups, one on each side. 



6. Coccygeal muscles of the tail. 



7. Flexor muscles or muscles of the hind leg, which assist in raising 



the leg. 



8. Extensor muscles of the hind leg, which assist in bringing the leg 



forward. 



9. Extensor muscles of the front leg, which assist in bringing the leg 



forward. 



10. Flexor muscles of the hind leg, which assist in raising the leg. 



11. Shoulder muscles. 



