The lumbar vertebrae of a horse form the bony roof of the abdomen with their bodies and long transverse processes. Here, I will describe the osteological features of the horse lumbar vertebrae with the labeled diagram. Quick overview: six (6) lumbar vertebrae are in a horse vertebral column. They are characterized by the size and … Read more
The horse radius and ulna are the long bones of the forelimb. Here, I will describe the osteological features of the radius and ulna bones from the horse with the diagram. Quick overview: The radius is a typical long bone and much larger than the ulna of the forearm in a horse. Again, the ulna … Read more
The horse humerus is a typical long bone that forms the arm segment of the thoracic limb. Here, I will describe the anatomy of the horse humerus bone with the labeled diagram. Quick overview: the horse humerus bone consists of an irregular cylindrical shaft and two expanded extremities. A Musculo-spiral groove, deltoid tuberosity, and teres … Read more
The horse scapula is the first bone of its thoracic limb. Here, I will describe the osteological features of the horse scapula bone with the diagram. Quick overview: The horse scapula is a flat triangular bone in the thoracic limb that possesses 2 surfaces, 3 borders, and 3 angles. Here, the acromion process is absent, … Read more
The horse sternum is a long plate of osteo-cartilagenous structure. Here, I will describe its anatomy in detail with the diagram. Quick overview: the horse sternum is a boat-shaped bone formed by the fusion of seven sternebrae. Anatomically, it presents three surfaces, three borders, and two extremities. You will learn the features of these surfaces, … Read more
The horse’s liver is the largest gland in its body. Here, I will describe the anatomy of the horse liver in detail with the diagram. Quick overview: the horse liver is thin, and extensive glands are placed obliquely on the abdominal surface of the diaphragm. Anatomically, it possesses two surfaces, four borders, and three main … Read more