316 PAETICULAR LAMENESSES. 



ligament, thus preventing the swelling from appearing except 

 above and below. 



The superior tarsal ligaments correspond to the radials ; 

 the metatarsals to the metacarpals in the fore extremity. Both 

 are liable to sprain, the latter much oftener than the former, 

 characterised by lameness, swelling, and other signs ah^eady 

 described. 



