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The fetlock is the joint between the bones of the lower and middle leg of a horse. It is similar in function to the human ankle (in that it allows the outermost extremities to moved delicately), although its structure is more like that of the ball of the foot (as it is the last connection before the end of the whole limb).
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Where on a horse body would you find fetlock?
On a horse's leg, the fetlock is a hinge joint relative to a human's knuckle. It is colloquially known even by experts as an ankle, but according to the related link below, that is a misnomer. Please see the link:
What is a horses fetlock?
The fetlock is the joint on a horse's leg located between the long pastern and the cannon bone, similar to the ankle on a human. It provides flexibility and helps absorb shock when the horse is moving. Injuries to the fetlock can be common in horses involved in athletic activities.
What is the area above a horse's hind hoof called?
The area above a horse's hind hoof is called the fetlock joint. It acts as a hinge to allow movement in the horse's lower leg.
The heel of your foot is analogous to what part of the horse?
The horse is built for speed, and its muscles are bunched at the top of its legs. The horse's knee is called the stifle and is only slightly below the 'body' level. The hock, less than halfway down the leg, corresponds to the human ankle. From the hock to the fetlock, the bones that correspond to those in the human foot are fused. The fetlock is the first toe joint - the horse stands on the tip of a single toe.
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.
Where on a horse body would you find fetlock?
On a horse's leg, the fetlock is a hinge joint relative to a human's knuckle. It is colloquially known even by experts as an ankle, but according to the related link below, that is a misnomer. Please see the link:
What bone is the Cannon on a horse?
The bone in a horse's leg that runs from the knee to the fetlock.
Can a horse still jump after recovering from a fetlock injury?
if the injury is completely healed and isn't causing the horse any pain the yes horses can still jump after a fetlock injury.
What is a horses fetlock?
The fetlock is the joint on a horse's leg located between the long pastern and the cannon bone, similar to the ankle on a human. It provides flexibility and helps absorb shock when the horse is moving. Injuries to the fetlock can be common in horses involved in athletic activities.
Protruberance on the fetlock of a horse?
All horses have a ergot on the rear of their fetlock.I include this link as you don't state where on the fetlock. (see link)
What is the area above a horse's hind hoof called?
The area above a horse's hind hoof is called the fetlock joint. It acts as a hinge to allow movement in the horse's lower leg.
Where on the horse body would you fine a fetlock?
It is the first joint above the hoof.
What are horse terms?
there are many. fetlock,forlock,barrel,hoof,frog,ect.
Where on a horse's body is the fetlock?
this long bone that runs from the hock to the fetlock is called the cannon bone
The heel of your foot is analogous to what part of the horse?
The horse is built for speed, and its muscles are bunched at the top of its legs. The horse's knee is called the stifle and is only slightly below the 'body' level. The hock, less than halfway down the leg, corresponds to the human ankle. From the hock to the fetlock, the bones that correspond to those in the human foot are fused. The fetlock is the first toe joint - the horse stands on the tip of a single toe.
What is the area between a horse's knee or hock and the fetlock joint?
the pastern
Where on a horse's body would you fine a fetlock?
the fetlock is the horses ankle joint, it's the big round joint at the end of the horses leg right above the pastern and hoof.
