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THE SKELETON OF THE HORSE 



outer part (Tuberculum intercondyloideum mediale, laterale). On, before, and 

 behind the spine are the anterior and posterior intercondyloid fossae, in which 

 the anterior crucial hgament and the semilunar cartilages are attached. The 

 condyles are separated behind by the deep popliteal notch (Incisura poplitea), on 

 the inner side of which is a tubercle for the attachment of the posterior crucial 

 ligament. The external condyle has an overhanging outer margin, below which is 



Spine 



Internal condyle — 



Tubercle for posterior crucial'' 

 ligament 



Tubercle — 

 Nutrient foramen 



Groove for tendon of inner head _ 

 of flexor perforans 



Internal malleolus 



- Fossa for anterior crucial ligament 

 ,' Popliteal notcJi 



External condyle 



Head of fibula 



-' Impression of anterior tibial vessels 



- Interosseous space 

 -■— Shaft of fibula 

 - - Muscular lines 



- External mnlleolus 



Fi(i. ()9. — RuiiiT Tibia and Fibula of Horse, Posterior View. 



a facet for articulation with the fibula. The large anterior eminence is the tu- 

 berosity of the tibia (Tuberositas tibia). It is marked in front by a groove, the 

 lower part of which gives attachment to the middle patellar ligament, and the 

 groove is flanked by rough areas for the attachment of the internal and external 

 patellar ligaments. A semicircular smooth notch (Sulcus muscularis) separates the 

 tuberosity from the external condyle, and gives passage to the tendon of origin of 

 the anterior extensor and the peroneus tertius. 



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