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The navicular bone has two functions: * To protect the joint and tendons from pressure and concussion (the navicular bone acts as a pulley on the deep digital flexor tendon, which takes some of the stress off the coffin bone). * To act as a valve for blood flow to the coffin bone and corium inside the hoof. reference: http://www.recoveryeq.com/navicular_horses.htm
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∙ 12y agoIt is towards the middle of the hoof, right behind and above the pedal bone, between the suspensory and the distal ligaments. There's a picture in the related links towards the bottom of the page.
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∙ 12y agoThe navicular bone is a tarsal bone and is located in the upper part of your foot.
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What is nevicular?
Navicular Disease is a soundness problem in horses, more accurately called "navicular syndrome" as opposed to "disease." It most commonly describes an inflammation or degeneration of the navicular bone and its surrounding tissues, usually on the front feet. It can lead to significant and even disabling lameness.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navicular_disease
Do horses have a cloven hoof?
Yes, they do, except for at the very end. They like them scratched, too, their tails- in the middle and especially at the top part near the base. =) I have eight adults and a young one here at home. xD Horses, of course. -Nicole schaich of Olney, Illinois
What is a Bone Spavin?
Bone Spavin is a boney absess in the horses hind legs. It can often be quite painfull.
What part of the horse's foot bears the weight?
The most sensitive part of a horses foot is called the "frog". This forms a V like shape which is found in the centre of the sole. The frog is a flexible, spongy pad which is also a weight-bearing surface. It is the middle organ between the plantar cushion and the origin of pressure from the horses foot (feet). The frog is distinguished from the sole of the foot by two lines called commissures. The most sensitive part of a horses foot is called the "frog". This forms a V like shape which is found in the centre of the sole. The frog is a flexible, spongy pad which is also a weight-bearing surface. It is the middle organ between the plantar cushion and the origin of pressure from the horses foot (feet). The frog is distinguished from the sole of the foot by two lines called commissures. The most sensitive part of a horses foot is called the "frog". This forms a V like shape which is found in the centre of the sole. The frog is a flexible, spongy pad which is also a weight-bearing surface. It is the middle organ between the plantar cushion and the origin of pressure from the horses foot (feet). The frog is distinguished from the sole of the foot by two lines called commissures.
Where is a horses cannon bone located?
It's the bone located between the knee and the fetlock (or ankle) on the horse's legs.
What is the function of the navicular bone in the ankle?
Navicular bone is situated on the medial side of foot. The function of the navicular bone is to distribute the weight of the body evenly through the bones in the foot. Arteries running through the foot are also held together by these bones.
What are bone and what do they do?
navicular bone navicular bone
What are the 3 names of the bones in a horses foot?
The P2 (short pastern bone), the P3 (coffin bone) and the navicular bone
Is the horses hoof a bone or not?
No, unless you count the bones inside it, which are the pedal bone, the long pastern, short pastern and the navicular .
What is equine vernicular?
Equine Vernicular is a miss-spelling of Equine Navicular. Sometimes called navicular disease, navicular syndrome or simply navicular. It is a disease of the horse hoof involving the navicular bone and the deep flexor tendon. It is a very painful condition that causes extreme lameness in horses.
What is the function of the navicular bones?
The navicular bone has two functions: * To protect the joint and tendons from pressure and concussion (the navicular bone acts as a pulley on the deep digital flexor tendon, which takes some of the stress off the coffin bone). * To act as a valve for blood flow to the coffin bone and corium inside the hoof. reference: http://www.recoveryeq.com/navicular_horses.htm
What type of bone is the Navicular bone?
it is classified as a short bone.
What is nevicular?
Navicular Disease is a soundness problem in horses, more accurately called "navicular syndrome" as opposed to "disease." It most commonly describes an inflammation or degeneration of the navicular bone and its surrounding tissues, usually on the front feet. It can lead to significant and even disabling lameness.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navicular_disease
What part of the foot do the navicular form?
Navicular bone is on the inside top portion of the human foot.
Where is the navicular bone in the horse body?
It is in the hoof.
What is a bone that begins with the letter N?
nebula? navicular
Which bone articulates distally with the talus in the foot?
navicular
