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THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. 



2d. Humero-radial Axis. Point of external localization : at the humeral in- 

 sertion of the external lateral ligament of this articulation. 



3d. Radio-carpal Axis. Point of external localization : a centimetre below 

 the external and inferior tuberosity of the radius. 



4th. Metacarpo-phalangeal Axis. Point of external localization : at the su- 

 perior insertion of the corresponding lateral ligament of the articulation. 



We have intentionally omitted, as of little importance to our subject, the 

 intercarpal and the interphalangal axes also established by M. Lemoigne. 



FIG. 134. The articular angles upon a drawing from a photograph of Fitz-Gladiator. 



b. Posterior Member : 



1st. Coxo-femoral Axis. Point of external localization : a little below and 

 behind the convexity of the trochanter. 



2d. Femoro-tibial Axis. Point of external localization : a little below the su- 

 perior insertion of the corresponding lateral ligament of this articulation. 



3d. Tlbio-tarsal or Metatarsal Axis. Point of external localization : centre of 

 the astragalus. 



