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