Equine 2 Anatomy

205

total number of bones in horses

Longissimus dorsi

largest muscle of the horse, plays crucial role in transferring force from the hindquarters to the rest of body

Wall

Part of hoof where it is horny, frowned, and needs to be trimmed off

Frog

part of the hoof where it is rubbery, triangular structure in the center of the sole, helps with shock absorption and traction

Sole

part of hoof that is the underside of the hood, protects the internal parts of the hoof

Bar

part of hoof anatomy where it controls the movement of the back of the hoof

White line

part of hoof anatomy area where the hoof meets the sole

Stomach

smallest unit of the Equine GI tract

2-4 gallons

how many gallons the stomach can hold

Small intestive

part of digestive system and is 70 ft long, 30% TDS

70ft

how many feet small intestine is

Hindgut

where fermentation happens in horses

Cecum

12-15%

Colon

40-50%

12

total teeth for Deciduous in horses

20-21

total teeth for permanent in horses

Radicular Hyposodont

equines have long crowns that eventually forms roots

2-3mm

Cheek teeths (molars and premolars) will slowly erupt and compensate for constant grinding of how many mm per year

Chestnut

aka Night eye

Chestnut

callosity on the inner side of the leg above the knee

Chestnut

aka Vestigial toe

Ergot

aka Rooster's spur

Ergot

small callosity on the underside of the fetlock of the horse

Milk Teeth

these are teeth that are smallish and white with distinct neck

Permanent Teeth

these are teeth that are larger, stronger, and darker in color with distinct cups

6 days

eruption of Temporary Central

6 weeks

eruption of TemporaryLateral

6 months

eruption of Temporary Corners

2 and a half years

eruption of permanent centrals

3 and a half years

eruption for permanent laterals

4 and a half years

eruption for permanent corners

4 4 and a half years

eruption for permanent male canines

10 months

time all milk teeth have erupted

16-18 months

months the milk teeth starts to wear

2 years

years all milk teeth erupts and wears