Digits of Hindlimb

By vetscraft / May 14, 2021

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Ox

Digits of Hindlimb of Ox is Resemble those of the forelimb very closely

Sheep and Goat

Digits of hindlimb of sheep and goat is same as Ox

Horse

Compared with corresponding phalanges of the pectoral limb, the first phalanx is a little short, wider above and narrower below; the second is slightly longer and narrower, the third is narrower, the angle of inclination of the dorsal surface a little greater. The planter surface is more concave and the angles are less prominent and closer together.
The proximal sesamoids are smaller and the distal shorter and narrower.

Pig

Digits of hindlimb of pig – Each chief digit comprises of three phalanges.

Dog

Of the five digits the first is often absent.
The other four digits constantly present and resemble those of the forelimb.

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Rabbit

There are five digits.
The first is the shortest and the third is the longest.
The first digit has two phalanges and the rest have three each.

Fowl

Four digits are usually present and the firth digit is absent. The number of phalanges in each digit is one more than the serial number of the digit.
The phalanges of each digit diverge and enclose the inter-digital spaces.

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