PLATE XXV. 



Nerves. 



This figure represents the superficial disposition of the plantar 

 nerves on the lateral parts of the phalanges. 



P Plantar nerve. 



A Point of emergence of the plantar nerve above the sesamoids. 

 B B B Cartilaginous branch. 

 C C C Cutaneous branch. 



D Digital artery at the posterior face of wliich the nerve is set. 

 E E Anastomotic divisions between the cartilaginous branch and the cu- 

 taneous one. 

 F F Division destined to the cartilaginous bulb — bulbous branch. 



G Transverse branch behind the metacarpo-plialangial articulation, or 

 fetlock joint. 



V Digital vein. 



