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CAPSULE SABOT [1 record]

Record 1 2023-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Animal Biology
CONT

The horse's hoof ... contains a whole host of structures which, when healthy, operate in equilibrium with each other to form a hoof capsule which is able to withstand huge forces, utilising energy to assist with forward movement while providing protection to the sensitive structures beneath.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Biologie animale
CONT

Lorsque vous regardez le sabot d’un cheval, vous ne voyez que la surface d’un sabot. [...] la capsule du sabot est le revêtement durci qui protège l'intérieur du sabot.

Spanish

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