. The anatomy of the domestic animals . Veterinary anatomy. 342 FASCIA AND MUSCLES OF THE HORSE tarsal bone. The tarsal sheath (Vagina tarsea) begins two to three inches (ca. 5 to cm.) above the level of the medial malleolus, and extends about one-fourth of the way down the metatarsus. The check ligament resembles that of the fore limb, except that it is longer and very much weaker; it may be absent.^ The re- mainder of the tendon is arranged like that of the thoracic limb. Tendon of gastrocnemius Superficial Tibialis anterior Synomnl sheath Tendon of per- oiieus terlius Tibial tarsal bone
. The anatomy of the domestic animals . Veterinary anatomy. 342 FASCIA AND MUSCLES OF THE HORSE tarsal bone. The tarsal sheath (Vagina tarsea) begins two to three inches (ca. 5 to cm.) above the level of the medial malleolus, and extends about one-fourth of the way down the metatarsus. The check ligament resembles that of the fore limb, except that it is longer and very much weaker; it may be absent.^ The re- mainder of the tendon is arranged like that of the thoracic limb. Tendon of gastrocnemius Superficial Tibialis anterior Synomnl sheath Tendon of per- oiieus terlius Tibial tarsal bone iledial tendo tibialis anterior. flexor tendon Calcanean bursa - Tuber calcis Subcutaneous thickening T I"! I Plantar liga- Deep flexor tendon Tarsal sheath Superficial flexor tendon Annular ligament Joint capsule (tarso- metatarsal ligament) Fourth tarsal Perforating tarsal vein Check ligament Suspensory ligament Fig. 299.—Sagittal Section of Hight Hock of Horse. The section passes through the middle of th groove of the trochlea of the tibial tarsal bone. 1, 2, Proximal ends of cavity of hock joint; 3, thick part of joint capsule over which deep flexor tendon plays; 4, fibular tarsal bone (sus- tentaculum). A large vein crosses the upper part of the joint capsule (in front of 1). Joint cavity Dorsal ligament Central tarsal bone Third tarsal bone Ml. Ill Relations.—Anteriorly, the tibia and fibula, the popliteus, lateral extensor,, tibialis anterior, and the tibial vessels; posteriorly, the gastrocnemius, superficial flexor, and the tibial nerve; laterally, the fascia, skin, and the soleus; medially, the fascia and skin. ' This might well be called the tarsal (tendinous) head of the deep Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Sisson, Septimus, 1865-1924. Philadelphia ; London : W.
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