Parts Of The Horse - Detailed Anatomy Page 3
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204 - H H o r s e P r o j e c t M a n u a l - Parts of the Horse
Parts of the Horse
Hoof Wall
A horny covering from the coronet band to the ground
protecting the sensitive part of the foot.
(continued)
Knee
The joint of the front leg below the forearm and above the cannon
bone.
Loin
The short muscled area joining the back to the croup.
Muzzle
Describes the area including the nostrils, chin and mouth.
Neck
Muscled area from the poll to the withers attaching the head to the
body.
Nostril
The part of the muzzle through which the horse breathes.
Pastern
The area above the coronet band and below the fetlock joint.
Point of the Buttock
Is the highest point of the buttock at the
extreme rear of the animal.
Point of the Hip
The bony point lying just forward and below the
croup.
Point of the Hock
The most prominent part of the hock at the back.
Point of the Shoulder
The bony point at the extreme lower end of the
shoulder blade, just above and to the side of the chest.
Poll
A point between the ears at the top of the head where the head joins
the neck.
Shoulder
The area of the horse’s front quarters where the front leg is
attached to the body with muscles and tendons.
Stifle
Is a joint at the front of the thigh in the flank area.
Thigh
The large muscled area below the croup, below and in front of the
buttock and behind the stifle joint.
Throat Latch
The area behind the jaw where the head attaches to the
neck.
Upper Arm
The area above the elbow to the point of the shoulder.
Withers
The prominent ridge near the base of the mane where the neck
and back join.
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