PLATE XIII. 



This plate represents a transverse section of the pogterior part 

 of the foot behind the phalanges, between the two fibro-cartilages. 



It shows the disposition of the bulbs of the plantar pad, or 

 cushion, the stratified layers of the pyramidal body, the height of 

 the cartilages of the hoof, and the direction of the bars. 



B Bulb of the plantar pad (or cushion). 

 C Internal face of the fibro-cartilages, or lateral cartilages. 

 C Height of the hoof. 



D Part of the lateral band of the reinforcing sheath of the perforans. 

 E Point of junction of the inferior border of the cartilages with the sub- 

 stance of the plantar pad, or cushion. 

 F Longitudinal depression of the anterior face of the plantar pad. 

 Q Stratified layers of the plantar pad in the pyramidal body. 

 Z Superior surface of the bars. 

 y Thickness and direction of the bars. 



