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POINTS. 



are, in no little degree, governed by its magnitude. It- affords a point of 

 insertion to the short flexors of the limb, as well as gives shelter to the 

 perforans and perforatus tendons in their passage toward the pastern 

 and the foot. Its magnitude, therefore, not only favors muscular action, 

 but also indicates the dimension of those important stractures which this 

 bone protects. 



The forearm should be long; the shin ought to be comparatively 

 short. The reach depends on the first, the length of which secures an 

 extra amount of motor activity. No muscles of importance are located 

 upon the shin : bone and tendon are the principal components of this 

 region. The part should not be absolutely straight, for such a form is 

 incompatible with all idea of living beauty; but at the same time it 



INCLINATIONS OP THE PASTERNS. 



A LONG AND SLANTINQ PASTERN. 



A NATURAL PASTERN. 



AN UPRIGHT PASTERN. 



AN OrSRSHOI PASTERN. 



ought to present no obvious inequalities or sudden enlargements. The 

 bone should be compact, giving to this portion of the limb, when viewed 

 from the front, almost the appearance of being deficient in bulk; but 

 when regarded from the side, the lower part of the leg cannot be too 

 broad ; for breadth and strength are here synonymous. 



