. Diseases of the horse's foot. Hoofs; Horses. 18 DISEASES OF THE HORSE'S FOOT Action.—The action of this muscle is to extend the third phalanx on the second, the second on the first, and the first on the metacarpus. It also assists in the extension of the foot on the Fig. 10.—The Flexor Tendons and Extensor Pedis. (After Haubner.) 1, Tendon of flexor perf'orans; 2, its supporting check-band from the posterior li<'anient of the carpus ; 3, tendon of the flexor perforatus ; 4, ring and sheath of the flexor perforatus ; 5, widening out of the flexor perforatus to form the plantar ap
. Diseases of the horse's foot. Hoofs; Horses. 18 DISEASES OF THE HORSE'S FOOT Action.—The action of this muscle is to extend the third phalanx on the second, the second on the first, and the first on the metacarpus. It also assists in the extension of the foot on the Fig. 10.—The Flexor Tendons and Extensor Pedis. (After Haubner.) 1, Tendon of flexor perf'orans; 2, its supporting check-band from the posterior li<'anient of the carpus ; 3, tendon of the flexor perforatus ; 4, ring and sheath of the flexor perforatus ; 5, widening out of the flexor perforatus to form the plantar aponeurosis; 6, suspensory ligament; 7. reinforcing band from the suspensory ligament to the extensor pedis ; 8, the extensor pedis. The Flexor Pedis Perforatus, or the Superficial Flexor of the Phalanges.—In common with the perforans, this muscle arises from the inner condyloid ridge of the humerus. It is reinforced at the lower end of the radius. 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 Reeks, H. Caulton. London : Bailière, Tindall etc.
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