Article X - Metatarsophalangeal

3 important questions on Article X - Metatarsophalangeal

What are the joints of the equine digit?

1. Fetlock: metatarsophalangeal (MTP), between MT3 and P1
2. Pastern joint: proximal interphalangeal, between P1 and P2
3. Coffin joint: distal interphalangeal, between P2 and P3

What is different about the MTP of cows?

Metatarsophalangeal joint is between fused MT3&MT4 and two P1s.

What is the fetlock joint capsule?

It is a synovial joint that accomodates a large range of motion of the joint in all ungulate species (hooved). It is present between the proximal sesamoid and MT3

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