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the anatomy of a horse and its parts

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a poster with pictures of horses and their names on it's sides, including the words equine vital signs

HEART RATE: Use a stethoscope to count the number of heartbeats per minute (bpm) by placing the end of the stethoscope on your horse’s left side just behind and at the level of his elbow. Count each lub-dub as one beat. A normal resting equine heart rate is 28 to 40 bpm, whereas mild to […]

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the bones of the lower limb and upper limb are labeled in this diagram, which shows the

The Foreleg The foreleg forms part of the appendicular skeleton of the horse. Compared to the hindleg the foreleg is suspended in place by muscles and tendons, which gives it great mobility, and it is relatively straight with few angles, which makes it prone to concussion injuries. Thus, the foreleg conformation has a big affect on the athletic ability and soundness of the horse. Mechanics of the front leg The scapula is a flat triangular bone that joins onto the humerus. The spine of the…

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