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ELEMENTS OF HIPPOLOaY. 



arm-bone at the shoulder-joint. UnUke the other joints in the 

 horse's anatomy, these two bones are not bound together by 

 numerous hgaments, but by one very strong enveloping Ugament, 



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Figure 57. — External Nomenclature op Front Leg. 



which permits great freedom of extension and flexion, and some 

 side-play. It is a very strong joint, and is not liable to sprain, 

 except from external causes. In almost every case of obscure 

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