Joints of the Forelimb

The joints of the forelimb are as follows –

1. Shoulder joint between the scapula and Humerus.
2. Elbow joint between Humerus and radius and ulna.
3. Carpal joint formed by the union of carpals bones with radius and ulna.
4. Intermetacarpal articulation between the metacarpal bones.
5. Fetlock joint between the metacarpal, first phalanx with proximal sesamoids.
6. The interphalangeal articulations are
   1. Pastern joint  formed between the first and second phalanges
   2. Coffin joint  formed between the second and third phalanges and the distal sesamoid.

• Joints of the Forelimb
  1. Shoulder joint
  2. Elbow / Cubital joint
  3. Knee joint
  4. Inter metacarpal joint
  5. Fetlock joint of forelimb
  6. Pastern joint of forelimb
  7. Coffin Joint of forelimb