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19 sty 2018 · This Chapter contains a review of the anatomy of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles of the equine neck. The horse has 7 cervical vertebra, with the 1 st (C1) and 2 nd (C2) cervical vertebrae being morphologically extremely modified for their particular functions.
28 paź 2017 · The neck. The skeleton of the horse’s neck consists of seven cervical vertebrae (Fig. 2.3), the first of which is the atlas (Fig. 2.4) and the second the axis (Fig. 2.5). The long strong ligament of the neck, the nuchal ligament (Fig. 2.7), is attached to the axis.
23 wrz 2024 · This module of vet-Anatomy presents 141 labeled anatomical illustrations of the osteology of the horse, specially illustrated and selected for veterinary students and equine veterinarians.
25 cze 2019 · BASIC ANATOMY. The foundation of the equine neck are seven cervical vertebrae that are located lower in the neck than one might think. The first two vertebrae differ from the rest in form and function, as they enable a greater variety of movements.
Equine anatomy refers to the gross and microscopic anatomy of horses and other equids (donkeys, and zebras). This page introduces the Anatomy of Equine Spine and Head.
1 paź 2015 · The neck of the horse is employed in specific positions at stance during essential behaviours such as feeding from different heights, grooming or vocalising, while during locomotion, the head and neck are thought to constitute the major balancing mechanism of the horse (Moore, 2010).
8 cze 2016 · Anatomy. The spinal column of the horse extends from the occipital condyles to the tail and consists of approximately 50 separate short bones, the vertebrae. The spinal column supports the body axis and thus the maintenance of posture.
