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Where is the cleft on a horses foot?
I think you are referring to the frog. The frog is the wedge shaped, spongy portion of the hoof in the center.
Why are spongy bones spongy?
Spongy bone has a lattice-like structure with open spaces filled with bone marrow. This design makes spongy bone lightweight and flexible, allowing it to absorb shock and distribute forces in multiple directions. This structure also provides space for blood vessels and facilitates the exchange of nutrients and waste products.
What does it mean to have spongy looking areas at the back of the skull?
spopngy area on skull in adult
Hooves with a soft spongy inner pad surround by a hard outer rim?
Goats, sheep, cattle and horses have these types of hooves
Are lungs hollow or spongy?
Spongy.
What animal has hooves with a soft spongy inner pad surrounded by hard outer rim and what is its function?
Mountain goats are equipped with this type of hoof. Equines, as in horses and donkeys, also have this style of foot. The inner soft spongy pad is called a frog.
Why is the spongy bone so spongy?
because it is
What would cause the horses frog to become soft and spongy?
A thrush infection would cause the horses hoof to become soft and spongy, if your horse's hoof has a very bad odour, then that is a sign of a thrush infection. Even if it doesn't have a strong odour it could still be a thrush infection, because the smell is just produced by rotting tissue, and dead bacteria. It would be a good idea to take your horse to a veterinarian. The best way to prevent a thrush infection is to clean out your horses hooves regularly! especially if you have your horse shawed!
What is a Spongy growth on side of tongue?
could be several different things, but should be looked at by a doctor
Is the spongy bone strong?
The spongy bone is strong but lightweight.
Are bones lightweight because of spongy or compact bone?
Spongy
What lines the holes of spongy bones?
Endosteum tissue lines the openings in spongy bone.
