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Record 1 2004-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
OBS

Frog: Wedge-shaped pad in the sole of the hoof which acts as a shock absorber for the hoof. It contacts the ground first at each step and aids in pumping blood.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

La fourchette est constituée d'une masse de tissu spongieux et élastique qui protège le coussinet plantaire. Elle sert également de surface d'appui pour supporter la pression qu'exerce le poids du cheval. Les branches écartées de la fourchette délimitent la sole par deux lacunes latérales.

Spanish

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