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means abuormal dorsal flexiou of the fetlock only, the 

 position of the hoof being normal (see fig. 7). 



Fig. 8. 

 Excessive dorsal flexion after section of the perforans and perforatus 

 tendons ; the knuckling over at the fetlock is due to contraction of 

 the suspensory ligament. (From a photograph.) 



Palpation. — In recent cases the jDoint of division of 

 the tendon or ligament can usually be felt, while later 

 inflammatory swelling prevents it. There is always more or 

 less severe pain. 



2. — Inflammation of the Flexor Tendons. 



History. — Lameness following bruises, from kicks, pro- 

 longed hard work, jumping and galloping, etc. 



Inspection. — Supporting-leg lameness, with shortening of 



