Equine Anatomy

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Across
  1. 5. critical structure in the lower limb that supports the fetlock joint
  2. 7. tendon that aids in flexing the digit and stabilizing the limb during locomotion
  3. 9. V-shaped structure on the underside of the hoof important for shock absorption
  4. 10. elastic structure that supports the head and neck in horses
Down
  1. 1. fibro-fatty structure in the hoof that assists in circulation and shock absorption
  2. 2. microscopic interface connecting the hoof wall to the coffin bone
  3. 3. air-filled sac unique to equines connected to the auditory tube
  4. 4. air-filled cavities within the skull bones that communicate with the nasal passages
  5. 6. primary muscle involved in mastication located on the lateral side of the jaw
  6. 8. large fermentation chamber in the hindgut critical for digesting cellulose