IlliLstrations. xi 



FIGS. 



10, 10. The Metacarpal, or shank-bone. The larger meta- 

 carpal or cannon in front, and the small metacarpal 

 or splint-bone behind. 



The Upper Pastern. 



The Lower Pastern. 



The Coffin Bone. 



The 18 Dorsal Vertebrae, or bones of the spine. 



The Lumba Vertebrae, or bones of the loins. 



The Haunch, consisting of the Ilium, the Ischium, 

 and the Pubis. 



The Pemur, or thigh bone. 



The Stifle-joint with the Patella, or knee-cap. 



The Tibia or proper leg bone. 



The Pibula. 



The Tarsus or hock. 



The Metatarsal bones of the hind leg. 



The Pastern of the hind feet, including the upper 

 and larger bone (Pig. 23), the lower pastern (Pig. 

 25) and the coffin bone (Pig. 24). 

 26, 26. The Caudal Vertebrae, or tail-bones. 



The Draii^age of the Stable . ... To face p. 11 



The Dumb Jockey To face p. 28 



Plate of the Horse's Teeth . ... To face p. 'i'l^i 



