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the lameness becomes most noticeable when a heavy load is 



Fig. 14. 

 Tendon sheaths and bursas of the hind-limb of the horse, seen from 

 without (semi-diagrammatic). — o, Trochanteric bursa: b. prepatellar 

 bursa ; e, bursa of the extensor pedis : d. bursa calcanea ; e, bursa 

 of the iiexor pedis perforatus tendon ; /, bursa of the peroneus 

 tendon. 



pulled, the horse starting with the sound leg, shortening the 



